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Samir Advani on why Mahindra Defence system is hot.

10 "Delhi is second in importance after Washington", says Spanish Ambassador Gustavo de Aristegui.

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31 Avinash Chander, Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri, says that the DRDO has always tried to equip its laboratories with state of the art equipment.

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Why Boeing's C 17 Globemaster III is a versatile multi-task machine for the IAF

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"Only Russia has shown openness and generosity towards its friend India"

6 German Ambassador Michael Steiner on the strategic relationship between India and his country

If the Defence Procurement Policy (DPP) is followed in letter and spirit, we see Indian companies emerging from the shadows and taking a lead in defence-related programmes: Ashok Leyland's Nitin Seth

"We are working on many strategic areas of importance"

Ambassador Alexander Kadakin

BEL Chief, S K Sharma

Nik Khanna, "HAL has embarked on modernisation and expansion plan for its ongoing and new projects. We have drawn up very ambitious plans to revamp our capabilities and capacity. Key technologies like stealth, advanced sensors, highly integrated avionics suite, enhanced situational awareness, internal carriage of weapons, operation data link application etc. will be developed with the new co-development/co-production projects," Chairman R K Tyagi on his agenda for the future.

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Country Director & Senior Executive, India, outlines the exciting products in the Raytheon portfolio and why India is such a key market for them.

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INDIA all set to

sell arms The eighth edition of the biennial Land, Naval and Internal Homeland Security Systems Exhibition—Defexpo India 2014—will signal to the world that India has arrived on the world stage of defence production. From being the top importer of arms in the world, India is ready to start exporting arms. A report

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ndia has begun throwing clear hints that it intends to grow into an arms producer and exporter, from being the largest buyer of weapons globally in the last decade.

The country is, of course, expected to have huge budgets to buy arms to modernise its 1.3-million-strong armed forces, as has been witnessed in the last half-a-decade now. But that largest buyer tag is only going to change, it seems.

The country’s Defence Minister A K Antony is clear that the nation has to shake off the ignominy of being the world’s largest importer of arms, as listed by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in 2011 and 2012. During the same period, China has moved out of the top importer of arms list to become the world’s fourth largest exporter of arms. That’s what India is looking at, but yet the latest SIPRI report in January 2013 too, does not hold any solace to New Delhi, which hosts Asia’s largest defence exposition in Defexpo.

SIPRI has come out with FROM OUR FILES: Snapshots from previous Defexpo India 2012 exhibition

its study that China’s defence companies produced and sold 40 per cent of the world’s arms, ammunition and weaponry in 2012. Russian firms too, increased sale of weapons sharply in 2012, despite overall global sales of arms and military services by private companies falling for the second straight year. China’s 10 major state-owned conglomerates, under which most of the Chinese arms industry is organised, had a total sale of around $268 billion that year. But no Chinese company is listed in the Top 100 due to the lack of data to estimate arms sales.

The information has been taken from their financial reports and represents only a minority of the total sales.

Among the Top 100 defence firms, however, are three Indian Defence Ministry-owned companies: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (ranked 40), Ordnance Factory Board (ranked 47) and Bharat Electronics Limited (ranked 74).

As of today, the Indian Defence Ministry’s stated position is its production agencies would be allowed to export weapons, provided they meet the requirements of the Indian armed forces and still have surplus weapons available to sell to friendly nations in Asia, South America, Africa and Europe.

This is the theme that India will hammer at Defexpo 2014, which will witness participation from nearly 550 companies, of which 300 will be domestic companies.

This time around there is not much of a buzz around the

Defexpo that is usually seen a month ahead of the biennial event. The foreign companies do not seem to be that excited. The reason for that is not elusive. The present Indian government is at its fag-end and the nation is heading towards an election to have a new government in place by end of May 2014. It weighs on every one’s mind that the Indian elections, to be held in April-May 2014, could throw up a government that is not the same as the existing one and that uncertainty is too much to ask for.

To make matters worse, the Defence Ministry has decided to return `7,870 crore ($1.4 billion) from the capital budget meant for procurement to the central exchequer. This indicates that there would be no new purchases till the new government is in place in Delhi.

That is indeed a serious putoff for the global defence

companies.

The entire $1.4 billion was added to the revenue expenditure budget, meant to pay salaries, pension and maintenance liabilities, which has not helped the cause much either. However, there are exciting times waiting to happen in the defence sector once the new government takes over. A large number of defence deals are only waiting to happen and that includes the 126 combat aircraft contract to be signed with French firm Dassault Aviation for its Rafale. Even if you discount the already finalised competitions in the Indian market such as the Heavy Lift Helicopters or attack choppers or the midair refueller, there are more deals in the form of the M777 Ultra Light Howitzers waiting to happen.

India’s bid to modernise its armed forces will throw up huge opportunities that both global and domestic

companies can never ignore and dismiss, considering that the Indian armed forces are witnessing unprecedented growth, both in terms of personnel and war fighting equipment. The raising of the new Mountain Strike Corps for the North East, the first force to focus on carrying out an offensive on China in case of war, will throw up business opportunity worth $10 billion, keeping in mind that the strike formation of the Indian Army would require new infantry weapons, light artillery guns, light tanks, infantry combat vehicles, helicopters for transport, attack and surveillance, and much more.

The Indian Navy too, is already building 42 warships—all of them in Indian shipyards—but it can meet only about 60 per cent of the equipment needed on board these ships from domestic sources. The rest 40 per cent would obviously come from the global market.

Since India opened up the defence sector for private players in early 21st century, several WW corporate houses have entered the market, readying weapons and equipment needed by the Indian armed forces such as the Tata, Mahindra, L&T, Punj Lloyd and many others. Several small and medium enterprises too, have

got into the sector, becoming suppliers to Indian defence public sector undertakings of components required by larger defence weapons and systems. All of them are hoping for good business in the years to come in the sector, and hence some return on investment, else their venturing into the sector would be meaningless.

Despite this year’s low enthusiasm for Defexpo, in which India had barred 27 Indian and foreign companies including Italian major Finmeccanica from participating, defence business in the country is all set to see growth once the new government is in place. It is expected that clear-cut policy decisions favourable to growth of the domestic industrial base are expected to get a push forward that could spur the market up.

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Lockheed Martin is a global leader in the design, manufacture and support of military aircrafts. Lockheed Martin draws from extensive experience in vehicle concept design, development, production and sustainment across a range of products, from manned to unmanned ground systems. The company will showcase several diverse technologies spanning the Air Force, Army and Navy including the C130J Super Hercules, MH60R maritime helicopter, Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile System, Aegis Combat System and Gyrocam sensor system.

At the show, Lockheed plans to focus on a variety of programmes including the C130J, currently in service with the Indian Air Force.

With their partner (Raytheon) and the support of the US government, the company will also highlight the Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile system. At the show, the company plans to discuss Javelin’s capability to a wide set of Army and MoD customers. For the MH-60R, they plan to engage Navy and MoD personnel to help explain the benefits of such an advanced capability to the Indian Navy. Finally, the Gyrocam system that the company produces is an extremely cost effective and capable EO sensor in service with military and civil agencies around the world. With their partners in India (VEM Technologies), Lockheed Martin will showcase this capability during the show.

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Koray N. Seyithanoglu FLIR Systems

FLIR has delivered hundreds of gyro-stabilised long range EO/IR and Laser Designator systems designed for UAV applications around the world.

Our systems fly today on almost all UAV platforms that are fixed or rotary wings which are used in real-life missions operating out of land or sea-based platforms.

We would like to be tried out on Rustom and Nishant UAV platforms for effectiveness and performance. We believe our technically-superior systems will please both the engineers of those UAV platforms and the end-users.

The large size of Indian

Armed Forces is such that even a ‘small’ requirement of anything ends up being in hundreds or thousands when it is all said and done.

In other words, when a force within the Indian security apparatus decides to induct a new technology into its various echelons, they must procure systems in large quantities. This fact, of course, attracts companies like mine.

However, one major hurdle on the way to getting much needed equipment to end the Indian soldiers’ ‘Night Blindness’ problem is the Indian Government’s own procurement rules. I don’t think that any of this equipment can be inducted in a speedy and effective way for use of the fighting forces both at Indian borders and even internally against the insurgents if the current rule of ‘L1’ and ‘T1’ is to be achieved simultaneously; you can’t have the cheapest equipment at the best technical capability.

For full text of this interview please see the February issue of Geopolitics or visit www.geopolitics.in

major role German Ambassador to India Michael Steiner on the importance Germany attaches to India

the future?

To avoid any wrong perceptions: India and Germany are traditionally present at the respective air and defence exhibitions. For instance, India was Germany’s partner at the last International Air Exhibition 2012 in Berlin, whereas Germany took part in DEFEXPO 2012 as well as in AERO INDIA 2013. And I am very much looking forward to DEFEXPO 2014 where Germany Germany has enjoyed robust de- will, of course, be present. fence ties with India for decades now. Do you see the partnership It is nearly eight years since the growing the coming years in all defence cooperation agreement aspects of defence ties, be it was signed in 2006. How do you business, training, exercises, ex- assess the Indo-German defence changes, inter-operability, etc? ties after the agreement signing?

We are looking for- What gains has been made in ward to attending. these years?

India and Germany are strate- The mutual understanding gic partners since more than and cooperation between our a decade. Both governments governments and also between hold bi-annual intergovern- the respective industries has mental consultations on cab- developed considerably since inet-level — a special format 2006. As already mentioned, which Germany conducts our Defence State Secretaries with only a few selected part- meet on an annual basis in ners. India was the first coun- the High Defence Committee. try in Asia to consult with in In addition, a military workthis format. That shows you ing group and a defence subthe general importance we at- group deal with all aspects of tach to India. When it comes bilateral practical and technito security and defence-related cal defence cooperation. And matters, they always play a let’s not forget business. The major role between Germany German defence industry is and India, be it at the latest traditionally present in the Inconsultations between Chan- dian market and has further cellor Merkel and Prime Minis- expanded its network. ter Manmohan Singh in Berlin last year, be it at the annual German defence firms are reconsulations between the De- entering the Indian market, such fence State Secretaries of both as Atlas Elektronics. What is the governments. To this, we add assistance that the German emmilitary to military exchange bassy in New Delhi providing programmes as well as train- such firms? ing programmes. I would call Atlas Elektronik is among this package a very compre- those companies who ultihensive security and defence mately have intensified their cooperation. activities in India, establishing a subcompany Atlas Elektronik In 2008, India was a partner na- India in Delhi last year. As an tion at the Berlin Air Show. Why Embassy, we generally leave has no such effort been tried business to business. However, again in the last five years? Does in case our advice is needed, Germany have any such plans for we are always ready to assist.

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The OIS family of companies, spearheaded by OIS-AT is showcasing its competitive and extensive range of advanced technology products and capabilities including R&D, manufacturing and systems integration capabilities.

OIS-AT’s ability to innovate advanced products is best exemplified by the industry’s first true 3D Avian (Bird) Detection Radar. The significance of this product derives from its technological and environmentally sensitive value to air-space security.

OIS-AT will be also demonstrating its capabilities as systems integrators of complex solutions related to homeland security. OIS-AT is showcasing its capabilities, and highlighting its strategy for onshoring advanced technologies either through system Integration or via local manufacturing, so that they are available as indigenously developed products and solutions to customers. OIS will also be displaying and highlighting the range of capabilities including R&D and manufacturing to international companies who are expected to fulfill an Offset obligation. OIS companies are eligible offset partners (IOPs) with appropriate certification. By virtue of OIS’s multi-faceted portfolio and commitment to innovation the company believes that the unique range of products and technology capabilities will not only further the interest of the industry in India, but also address requirements of the Indian Government and international clients.

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Russia is a Hall 9 BAE Systems delivers advanced defence, aerospace and security solutions that provide a technological and performance edge. Headquartered in Delhi, the company has worked with the Government to establish an indigenous production capability at HAL for the Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer, which is in service with the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy. In addition, the Company is developing a range of opportunities across the land, naval and the C4ISR sectors in collaboration with domestic industrial partners.

Centerstage is the M777 ultra-light field howitzer and Mk45 Naval Gun system. The company has been supporting discussions between India and the United States for a Foreign Military Sale of this howitzer that is portable by land, sea and air and features a minimal logistical footprint. The Mk45 is the most compact 5-inch (127-mm) fully automated naval gun in the world with a successful and proven track record of service in naval fleets.

There is the Archer 155 mm FH 77 BW L52 self-propelled field howitzer, the LEMUR Remotely-Controlled Weapon Systems (RCWS) and electro-optical sight for land and sea application and the Hawk 132 Advanced Jet Trainer, of which India is the largest operator with 123 aircraft ordered to date.

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Alexander Kadakin, Ambassador of Russia to India, on defence ties and cooperation with India Russia is the first nation to propose and seal a strategic partnership with India in the beginning of this century. In the changed realities of geopolitics, how would you rate the ties in terms of defence and strategic issues?

Military and technical cooperation between Russia and India started way back in 1960.

As a result, Soviet and Russian made weaponry in the Indian Armed Forces makes up a 70 per cent share and the total volume of our military exports during all these years has exceeded $57 billion. Last year alone, the supply of Russian armaments and military equipment to India through ‘Rosoboronexport’ has exceeded $3.6 billion.

For decades our partnership has been growing from strength to strength, acquiring new dimensions and opening up new vistas.

For example, over 50 years since April 1963, Russia has been transferring military technologies to India. Five major aircraft and air engines manufacturing plants, 12 armoured vehicles manufacturing units and ordinance factories were built with technical assistance of my country. No other nation, but only Russia, has ever shown such openness and generosity towards its friend, India. No other country is now ready to share razoredge military technologies in such volume and scale as Russia does. Supply of the up-todate military products remains relevant. The induction of INS ‘Vikramaditya’ aircraft carrier as the most powerful combat ship of the Indian Navy is the most recent graphic example.

The world does not stand still. India is asserting itself as one of the world’s major im-

Arijit Ghosh Honeywell (Aerospace, Defence and Space)

porters of military hardware.

The intentions of the political and military leadership to diversify defence imports are but natural and logical. But, I am convinced: no changes in geopolitical configurations can ever weaken the strategic partnership based on a long-term and time-tested friendship of Russia and India. We have been building our common future from this postulate and will continue to do so.

Among the defence issues that are dragging for long are the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft project and the Multirole Transport Aircraft. What’s the outlook of these two projects in the coming months and years?

The implementation of the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) joint programme will ensure a significant technological leap forward both for Russia and India and will considerably raise defence capabilities of the two countries, as well as enable us to introduce a new and highly competitive product in the global market. Those showing impatience should obviously realise that such large-scale projects are not implemented in a jiffy.

The intergovernmental agreement on development of such aircraft was signed relatively recently — on October 18, 2007. In December, 2008, JSC “Rosoboronexport” and the SC “Hindustan Aeronautics Limited” (HAL) signed a general contract on development and production of FGFA. This doc-

Our work with MIT (Manipal Institute of Technology) is designed to advanced students’ integrated thinking around engineering, and shift learning from being purely theoretical to practical. Honeywell developed 10 modules with the MIT for students to better understand how customer needs can be integrated into each state of the product development lifecycle.

The 20-hour course was presented by a number of Honeywell engineers and product specialists to over 30 students and 20 faculty members over three days.

Following the success of the programme, two aerospace electives designed with Honeywell’s input are to be opened by the MIT in the coming academic year and we are continuing to explore opportunities for future collaboration on student training.

(Also) We believe our Private Pilot Licensing Program to be the first initiative of its kind in India’s aerospace industry. Honeywell Aerospace and Honeywell Technology Solutions (HTS) sponsor Honeywell engineers in India to complete their PPL and in doing so help them to think and act like pilots in real flight conditions. Engineers who have been trained as pilots are better equipped to understand the challenges that pilots face, determine product requirements more easily, and design the most effective avionics solutions.

For full text of this interview please see the February issue of Geopolitics or visit www.geopolitics.in

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Atlas Electronik

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The fact that our Company has decided to establish representation offices in five countries and India is one of the countries selected, it gives you a clear idea of the importance we give to India in our future market plans. India is one of our top five for the next decade.

Atlas Electronik is presenting a range of technologies, including, mine counter measure systems, autonomous underwater vehicles and coastal protection as well as the sonars, torpedoes and submarine systems that we are more generally known for and which are already installed with the Navy. A show like this is also an opportunity to show products that are not necessarily the subject of ongoing projects, but where there is a latent need. Therefore, Atlas Electroniks hopes to generate interest in areas such as Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and Mine Counter measures.

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Basically the recent policies make necessary a hard work to meet the offsets and transfer of technology requirements. But these are the rules of the game and are very transparent rules, so once we take the decision to go ahead with Indian programmes, we know our commitments and the difficulties we have to overcome.

It will be our first exhibition after taken the decision of setting up a liaison office in India. We know now quite well the future programmes of the Indian Navy where Navantia we think can have an important role. Therefore, we will emphasize in our stall all our projects that give solution to IN needs. We hope that the exhibition contributes to spread and tie up our relationships with the Indian Armed Forces and the Indian industry of equipment and services.

For full text of this interview please see the February issue of Geopolitics or visit www.geopolitics.in

In sonars, the new submarine flank array is of particular interest and the torpedo area has seen a number of innovations over the last months and the Atlas Elektronik SeaHake Mod 4 ER Extended range torpedo sets a new benchmark. The company is showcasing products such as its ASW solutions, including the Active Towed Array system and the SeaHake Mod 4 ER Extended Range Torpedo which are of particular relevance to India.

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importance after Washington Spanish Ambassador Gustavo de Aristegui on defence ties with India In October 2012, Spain and India signed a Memoradum of Understanding on defence industrial cooperation and exchanges.

What has been the outcome of this MoU in the last one year?

The document signed in October 2012, on the occasion of the visit of his Majesty the King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, was an MoU for cooperation in the field of Defence between the Ministry of Defence of Spain and The Ministry of Defence of India. It frames future more specific agreements and MoUs. Furthermore, it is a clear sign from the Government of Spain on its intention to establish a friendly and trusty relationship with the Indian Armed Forces. Therefore, it is not just a MoU regarding Industry matters. It is mainly focused on Defence Diplomacy, but, as I said, it opens the doors to both nations’ Armed Forces to gain a knowledge about each other, in line with the Foreign Policy of our country.

Since then, we have been working with the Indian Armed Forces and MoD in order to find common areas of interest. Last year in April, the CAS Air Marshal A K Browne visited Spain on the invitation from his Spanish peer and counterpart and as we speak preparations for further visits are underway: our Minister of Defence, Chief of Defence Staff, and Chief of Naval Staff will come to India this year; the Secretary of DRDO was invited last year, but for several reasons it was cancelled. Nevertheless, his visit has been programmed for this year again.

For the second year in a row, two high ranking officers from the MoD attended a very

prestigious course in Spain for the Asia and Pacific for High Rank Officers Course. Many other courses are being offered from both sides.

We are exploring common areas of interest which we would like to further with India. Recently, this month, the Secretary General for Defence Policy spent three days in Delhi visiting senior diplomats at the Ministry of External Affairs, the Minister of State for Defence, the Secretary of Defence, the Secretary of DRDO and the CNS. He has been advancing on this matters and an agenda is being prepared with many ambitious projects for both parts; exchange of lessons identified and experience in operations, exchange of officers between different units and schools, cooperation in R&D, support to the Defence Industry of both countries, etc.

There is no hidden agenda; we start with a clean sheet, looking straight in the eye, trusting on establishing a long-term and mutually beneficial relationship.

Spain's maritime defence industry has had a presence in India for long. But in recent months Navantia moved out of the Scorpene project midway. Do you see this could be a hindrance to further cooperation between the two nations in the maritime defence business sector?

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Sikorsky has a range of products that are offered as military solutions for the defence market and the company is also consistently working to develop leading technologies for the helicopter industry. Its focus is on highlighting the pioneering and proven Sikorsky products and services, our technologies, the partnerships that Sikorsky builds around the world and the best practices in technology and manufacturing processes introduced in India.

Three aspects of Sikorsky business practices are being highlighted: • Sikorsky's long (over 90 year) history of making some of the world's best known military and commercial helicopters and associated technologies • Sikorsky's global partnerships, such as the JV with Tata Group in India where we bring not just the latest technology but also best practices of the manufacturing world and • Sikorsky's belief in doing business ethically and competitively across the globe.

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Schiebel being well aware of the fact that India is a major market for mine detecting equipment, has a long history and fruitful relationship with a well situated company in the country that represents Schiebel and its products, serving the needs of the interested parties and being a direct POC on-site.

In order to fulfill the changing needs of the market, adapt to the threat of new mines and acquire follow-on sales, Schiebel is also investing in new technologies and developments.

Also in the future, India will

be one of the focus markets of Schiebel Mine Detection GmbH. Today wherever surveillance from the air or sensor measurement is required, the use of the CAMCOPTER S-100 is possible.

The S-100 especially stands out for its hovering capability, which is of advantage to many surveillance applications. Fields of application for the drone are manifold – both military and civilian: tactical surveillance and reconnaissance at land and on sea.

For full text of this interview please see the February issue of Geopolitics or visit www.geopolitics.in

“Sweden’s experiences could benefit India in the defence sector” Swedish Ambassador Harald Sandberg on the support the embassy in Delhi provides for two-way trade and investment between India and Sweden

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ne of the central tasks of the Swedish Embassy in New Delhi is to support two-way trade and investment between India and Sweden. We do this in direct contacts with Swedish and Indian companies, through Business Sweden’s offices in India, and in close consultation with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India.

India is an important market for Swedish companies, and Swedish industry has traded with and invested in India, in many different fields and areas of business, for many years. According to a recent business climate study performed by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in India, Swedish companies in virtually all fields of business see longterm growing opportunities in India.

Sweden has the same experiences as India with respect to transforming the defence industry that was created as public sector undertakings during the mid20th century into a privately-owned sector, first with a mainly domestic market and now with some of the companies owned by international and global industry.

This experience could also benefit India when transforming the sector also involving an increased FDI. We do not normally comment on our discussions with individual privatelyowned companies, or with different branches of industry. There is ample information on our support to, and cooperation with, Swedish and Indian industry through the websites of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Sweden and of Business Sweden.

BAE’s New Man In Delhi BAE Systems India, appointed John Brosnan as the new Managing Director to look after the company’s decade old operations in India. He will continue to lead the Company’s regional headquarters for South East Asia and India in Kuala Lumpur strengthening relationships with customers and industrial partners, as well as developing new business opportunities across the region. BAE Systems India has worked

closely with the Government of India to establish an indigenous production capability at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer which is in service with the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy. In addition, the Company is developing a range of opportunities across the land, naval and the C4ISR sectors in collaboration with domestic industrial partners.

Hall 12, 12A, Booth 12.37 MBDA, a world leader in missiles and missile systems is the only group capable of designing and producing missiles and missile systems to meet the whole range of current and future operational requirements for the three armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force).

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MISTRAL has proven itself a major success story with a 96 per cent success rate in all firings.

SR-SAM (MAITRI) and ASTER models will underline the all-important surface to air defence system sector.

SR-SAM is of course an Indian DRDO project which MBDA is proud to be supporting.

MICA has been ordered for the IAF's Mirage upgrade. It is also a weapon system closely associated with the Rafale.

ASRAAM has been proposed for the IAF's Jaguar bomber fleet .

METEOR is a future BVR air-to-air armament for Europe's new generation of combat platforms.

BRIMSTONE goes from strength to strength with recent trials clearly demonstrating the unmatched capabilities of this weapon in meeting the operational challenges of today.

DEEP STRIKE is a major requirement for a modern air force. MBDA is displaying two world-leading deepstrike cruise missiles, the TAURUS KEPD 350 and SCALP/STORM SHADOW.

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Russia is India's true friend ument reflects general principles of the contract execution at all phases of the programme — from development to utilization.

In December, 2010, “Rosoboronexport” and HAL signed a joint contract on preliminary technical design, which was successfully completed last June. Since November 2012, several rounds of negotiations on R&D of the FGFA have been held at the Corporation and the Contract Negotiations Committee. The general text of the draft contract and its technical specifications have been finalised.

At the last session of the Russian-Indian military IGC (November, 2013) both sides agreed to hold the final round negotiations. We hope the Indian side will be ready to continue talks in February and sign the contract at the earliest. Under favourable circumstances it will be possible to certify the new aircraft and launch its serial production by 2020.

There are many other delays about which you prefer to keep silent, the Scorpene project, for example. But Russia has nothing to do with it.

As for the Multirole Transport Aircraft (MTA), the Intergovernmental agreement on its development was signed on November 12, 2007, followed by registration of the RussianIndian JV in pursuance of this agreement on December 1, 2010.

On May 28, 2012, the general contract on development and production of the MTA was signed between the “United Aircraft Corporation” (UAC) and the HAL Corporation, on the one hand, and the JV MTA, on the other. In October 2012, the contract on preliminary design of the MTA was signed.

In December 2012, Russian and Indian experts started implementing this project. At the same time the UAC and the HAL proceeded with the joint work on elaboration and finalisation of contract on the Technical Design Project.

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MTA’s maiden flight in three years – i.e. in 2017, and its serial production can be launched in Russia and India tentatively in 2019.

In one of his recent interviews to Russian journalists, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, noted that he “sees the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft and the MultiRole Transport Aircraft as the two flagship projects of Russian-Indian military-technical cooperation”. As the Prime Minister put it, and I quote, these projects “symbolise the transformation of our defence cooperation from a buyerseller relationship of the past to the one that now involves joint design, development and production of advanced defence platforms. These projects also symbolize the high degree of trust and synergy India and Russia enjoy in the defence sphere. I am happy that both projects are progressing well”.

As for me, I fully share this viewpoint of India’s Prime Minister.

What is the status of your offer for an international joint effort for Glonass and the role of India in the project?

In 2014, Russia and India begin practical implementation of GLONASS project. At the first stage, Russian-made GLONASS/GPS equipment will be supplied to India. Parallel to that a joint venture will be set up for production of navigation equipment in India. The sides have formed a Working Group comprising representatives and technical experts from law-enforcement and defence agencies of both countries, the technical parameters and finalized plans of equipment production have been approved.

This year we intend to sign first contracts with India on developing and setting up joint production of the signal receiving equipment as per specifications and requirements of the Indian clients.

About two decades ago Russia was the largest defence supplier

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Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh during his visit to India

to India. That position of Russia has been challenged by other nations in the recent decade.

How do you intend to regain that primary position, considering India’s changed position from a buyer to a co-developer and coproducer?

India is an attractive and capacious arms market, and the endeavours of many arms sellers to promote their defence products here are understandable. However, we do not consider retaining our leading positions in the Indian defence market as an end in itself. India is striving to become a selfsufficient power in high-tech defence production, long-term.

And Russia, given its huge and vigorous defence industrial complex and vast time-tested potential, like no one else, is capable of assisting India in reaching this goal.

It is inappropriate, in my view, and even incorrect to speak about Russia allegedly losing its leading positions in the Indian market. Competitors are evidently indulging in wishful thinking, passing their desired goals for reality.

In 2012 the share of Russia in Indian arms imports accounted, according to independent agencies, to more than 83 per cent. Our nearest competitors – Great Britain and Israel – had around 6 per cent and 5 per cent respectively (according to Sipri.org). In 2013, the volume of bilateral cooperation remained practically at the same level. Russia and India see their future successful cooperation in adherence to the principles of strategic partnership, which imply, above all, expansion and intensification of the joint projects in development and production of high-tech modern systems. In my opinion, the main avenue of our relations lies in jointly designing, developing and producing competitive defence systems. No other country so far is offering India the same format of cooperation.

What is your future vision for Indo-Russian defence ties from all aspects, be it capacity building, joint exercises, exchanges, policies, etc.?

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cember 2012, President Vladimir Putin stressed in an interview to “The Hindu” that “the strategic nature of partnership between India and Russia is witnessed by the unprecedented level of military and technical cooperation”. This strategy has many components. I mean the existence of serious threats to our countries not only in the military but in political, economic and humanitarian spheres. Nothing but strategic partnership will help to fully and adequately address these challenges. The joint efforts of India and Russia can effectively counter terrorism, organized crime and drug trafficking.

Significant are the prospects in energy, particularly in the nuclear sphere, and in space exploration programs.

The key component of our relations is commitment to the idea of a multipolar world and renunciation of conflict as means to resolve most burning and contentious issues. This policy is reflected by cooperation of our countries in the BRICS format and the imminent entry of India as a fullfledged member to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). As regards military and technical cooperation, development of strategic partnership between our countries is seen in further enhancing ties in joint development and production of armaments and military equipment, as well as in cooperation on the basis of intergovernmental agreements instead of sly tenders. This approach will give powerful impetus to the development of our bilateral relations. Still we have to learn to take important decisions expeditiously, rapidly implement the tasks, minimize the expenses and dynamically develop mutually beneficial projects.

How can one even think of a weakened military cooperation against the backdrop of the lease of Chakra nuclear submarine, the world’s best cruise missile BrahMos, Fifth Generation fighter, the Vikramaditya’s and other vessels’ arrival in India, and many other projects? Let those false prophets of doom from outside and ill-wishers elsewhere stop speculating. The examples given above nullify their motivated and inaccurate predictions. Our friendship is unbreakable because it meets the fundamental interests of our nations.

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At Defexpo 2014, the company will showcase its capability to address mobility solution across the Medium and heavy vehicle categories. The products being displayed are capable of being utilised as troop/load carrying vehicles as also military payloads (containers, weapon systems, communication/electronic equipment) ranging from 1 to 20 tonnes. The Leyland GARUDA 4x4 vehicles a newly engineered platform. Equipped with a powerful yet extremely fuel efficient engine and with a low turn circle diameter, the vehicle will offer unmatched mobility to the Paramilitary forces / Security agencies both in India and abroad.

The Super-Stallion 6x6 is a contemporary product that is completely indigenous. It is available with a state-of-the-art next generation cab which will offer superior comfort to the driver with features such as air-suspended seats, ergonomic controls

and ride quality. The vehicle can be used for a variety of applications both in the logistics and tactical segments.

The SuperStallion 10x10 vehicle builds on the strengths of the Super-Stallion 6x6 and 8x8 vehicles, which have performed extremely well in the Indian Army trials ranging from deserts to high altitude areas. The SuperStallion 10x10 vehicle can carry higher payloads and at the same time offer superior mobility.

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India will be acquiring Japanese-built amphibious planes and minesweepers from South Korea.

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common threat in China, shared security concerns with India over navigational rights in the seas of the region and close alliance with the US on defence matters, have brought two new kids on the block to the Indian defence market: Japan and South Korea.

GEOPOLITICS takes a look at how the two east Asian economic power houses are trying to forge closer ties with India in defence hardware sales and how they are approaching the complex Indian defence market.

Japan has played its cards very well and within two to three years of its presence in the Indian market, it has been able to make deep inroads into the system and is all set to bag a USD 2 billion deal in the next couple of months to supply amphibious planes to be used by the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force.

After initial differences, the two countries are in broad agreement on a deal for the ShinMaywa Industries’ amphibious aircraft, which could amount to as much as USD 1.90 billion, according to Defence Ministry officials.

The first meeting of the Joint Working Group set up between the two countries was held in December last year after the visit of Defence Secretary R K Mathur and National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon to Tokyo.

Initially, there were a few differences between the two sides on the issue as the Indian side wanted the aircraft to be fitted with weaponry, a demand that was in direct clash with Japan’s policy of not exporting arms to any foreign country after the World War II nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. However, during the recent meeting between Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh and Shinzo Abe, a lot of differences were ironed out and the two sides decided to hold a second JWG meeting in March where they would finalise the details of the pact to be signed for these aircraft.

India is likely to buy more than 15 of these planes, which are priced at more than USD 100 million each for protecting its island territories and making it easier for intra-island travel in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep island territories.

Under the plan, a strippeddown civilian version of the US-2i plane is being offered to India, to get around Japan's self-imposed ban on arms exports. The aircraft will neither have the friend or foe identification system nor arms, but India, while assembling the aircraft in its facilities, will have the freedom of adding these if it desires to do so, a Defence Ministry official

said. The two countries have held discussions on assembling the aircraft in India, and also about providing India access to Japanese military technology. The plane has a range of over 4,500 km (2,800 miles), which will give it reach far into Southeast Asia from the base where the aircraft are likely to be located, in the Andaman and Nicobar island chain that is near the western tip of Indonesia.

The Navy plans to use the Japanese-built plane to support ships on long range missions, “During the long-range missions, if a warship breaks down at sea, you can send an amphibious aircraft instantly and get the required repairs done fast,” a navy official said.

The deal lays the ground for a broader Japanese thrust into India. “There is a whole amount of defence-related cooperation, between India and Japan,” said Gautam Bambawale, Joint Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs while adding that, “We want Japanese technology, we want Japanese capital investment into India.”

The Indian Navy is also interested in Japanese patrol vessels and electronic warfare equipment as Tokyo moves further to ease its ban on military exports, the Indian official said.

To get an idea of the Japanese technological capabilities, Mitsubishi Heavy Industry is in advanced talks to supply parts for the F-35 stealth fighter to Britain’s BAE Systems, in what would be the first involvement of a Japanese manufacturer in a global weapons programme, according to people with knowledge of the discussions.

Shedding away its US inhibition in the dying months of the UPA government, the Defence Ministry has given the go ahead to invite Japan for the next Indo-US Malabar exercises, knowing well that the next round will take place after the general elections.

During Abe’s latest visit to India, the two sides agreed to start a National Security Advisor-level dialogue between the countries in an effort to re-energise the strategic component of the relationship that had hardly progressed despite strong economic relations.

Let us move to South Korea. Though South Korea entered the Indian market with the sale of three Sukanya Class vessels in the 1980s, it made a re-entry into the Indian market in 2009 with its KT-1 basic trainer aircraft for the IAF’s requirement for replacing its HPT-32s. Though it was not able to beat its rival Pilatus in the game, it managed to make known the presence of Korean Aerospace Industries in the Indian market.

The Korean defence industry scored a major victory in

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the form of India’s selection of South Korean shipyard Kangnam for eight minesweepers for USD 1.2 billion for enhancing the anti-seamine capabilities of the Indian navy. Under the proposed minesweeper deal, Kangnam would build two of the vessels at its shipyard in Pusan and the other six will be manufactured by India’s Goa Shipyard after a transferof-technology agreement. The deal is to replace India’s aging fleet of 12 Pondicherry and Karwar-class minesweepers.

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The Defence Ministry has completed cost negotiations with Kangnam, which was chosen through the tendering process in April 2011.

The contract, which was originally scheduled for 2011, got delayed after Kangnam's competitors went to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) against its selection.

Now, Seoul’s K-11 airburst assault rifle, the world's first multipurpose rifle in production and its K-21 next-generation infantry vehicle will be

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offered to India. The convergence of interests started after India and South Korea signed an MoU on defence logistics and supplies in 2005.

In May 2007, Indian and South Korean Defence Ministers held their first-ever consultations on “matters of mutual interest” and agreed to strengthen cooperation on training their armed forces personnel, exchange of visits and strengthening cooperation between the coast guards of the two countries.

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Delhi is second in importance after Washington

Boeing’s broad line-up of defence products and services that are uniquely designed to meet India’s security requirements are on display. The company’s commitment to growing the Indian defence and aerospace sector and partnering with customers on their modernisation effort is the dominant theme.

Boeing’s exhibit features large-scale models, interactive displays, a P-8I mobile console, and Virtual Mission Board. The models include mobility and surveillance platforms

media several months ago, accusing Navantia for abandoning the Scorpene project, generating even more delays to it, was offensively biased.

The truth is that the company left due to the lack of resources committed to the programme by the Indian partner, the contracts of the engineers expired, and consequently they had no other option but leave the country. Moreover, as a matter of fact, their participation in the project had already finished. So, that information was simply baseless.

The truth is that Indian companies and the Navy are very serious, solid and are aware of the reality, therefore no damage was done. In fact, since then, Navantia has established an office in Delhi and is ready to participate in most important programmes to come for the Indian Navy.

How do you propose to increase Spain's share in the Indian defence market? What are the areas that you would focus on in the coming years?

The companies of the Spanish Industry of Defence, which are perfectly identified, listed and catalogued by the Ministry of Defence, are present in many areas and are very competitive. They are knowledgeable, have a good understanding of the procurement procedures in India and the way India

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such as the P-8I maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft and the C-17 strategic airlifter; attack and multi-mission heavy-lift transport helicopters such as the AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook and V-22 Osprey; and unmanned systems. Products from Boeing subsidiaries Tapestry Solutions and Miro Technologies are on display in the Boeing booth and available for demos.

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BEL is taking steps to meet the varying challenges to keep abreast with the latest technological developments and the management of emerging large turnkey programmes. The measures include strengthening the technology development process through short, medium and long-term technology roadmaps, increased in-

is planning to reach the indigenisation of defence material.

All of them, are willing to offer their capabilities in the market here, fostering joint ventures with Indian companies and offering very attractive Transfer of Technology plans and offsets. One must bear in mind that Spain has followed this same path for over 30 years until being able to produce our own designs and, furthermore, provide competitive products and technologies to other countries, like Norway, Venezuela, Brazil, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, etc. We are talking about the whole spectrum of defence: from aircraft to submarines and ships like corvettes, patrol boats, LPDs and technologically advanced frigates or trucks and cannons.

I know the efforts our Industry of Defence is taking to participate in all the most important projects of the Indian Armed Forces: LPDs, FSS, submarines, AVRO replacement, artillery for the Army, radars and EW systems, etc.

What facilitation does the Spanish embassy in New Delhi provide for its own and Indian defence firms to do business in each other's markets?

The Embassy of Spain in Delhi supports all these efforts through the Defence Attaché and Commercial Offices in

vestments in R&D and setting up of a Company-wide Knowledge Management System to harness the complete potential of the R&D engineers. BEL is enhancing efforts for in-house developments and also further strengthening the close co-operation with DRDO Labs, other national research laboratories and R&D organizations including academia for indigenous development.

BEL is also taking adequate initiatives for joint development with reputed foreign companies to quickly harness specialized technologies into new products. In order to meet

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CONTROP, a world leader in ElectroOptical day/night stabilised camera systems for air, land and sea surveillance, defence and homeland security applications, is displaying for the first time an operating MEOS system in DefExpo 2014.

MEOS system: This long-range EO/IR day/night system provides 24/7 automatic intruder detection and recognition with or without gyrostabilisation. The CONTROP automatic intruder detection systems are used worldwide as the systems provides a ‘virtual fence’ over water or land as they automatically detect intruders – also swimmers, before they reach the defined boundary.

M-STAMP: The M-STAMP has a CCD with Continuous Zoom Lens, Uncooled IR Camera with Dual FOV Continuous Zoom Lens and Laser Pointer.

CONTROP's STAMP Stabilised Miniature Payloads were selected by the Israeli Ministry of Defence (MOD) as the Sole Supplier – the only EO/IR payloads for the Israeli tactical SUAV Sky Rider Programme.

MicroSTAMP: The MicroSTAMP with mere 250 grams weight is the most advanced gyro-stabilised Micro Dual Sensor day/night Stabilised Miniature Payload for Small UAVs in the world, now in final stages of development.

the capital. Both offices work together taking advantages of the synergies that emanate from being located in the same facility, sharing information on a daily basis and participating in common areas activities.

The Commercial Office was strongly reinforced last year – it was obliged to move to a bigger location.

The Defence Attaché Office in Delhi is brand new. Spain did not have one until last year, when it was opened. Now, it is second in importance after Washington DC, being covered by three Officers: The Defence Attaché, a Navy Captain, plus a Lt Col from the Air Force and a Lt Col from the Army, with their respective assistants and administrative personnel.

What’s your take on the Indian defence ministry’s policies on technology transfers, FDI and offset? Do you think these policies would help in the growth of the domestic defence industrial base here?

As said before, Spain Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Commerce and Economy and Industry fully understand the plan outlined by India in order to reach the highest degree of autonomy in the procurement of material for its Armed Forces given that Spain followed this same path in the last 30 to 40 years.

Transfer of Technology, FDI and Offsets are the fundamental pillars to support this idea, but in my opinion, if India wants to get it faster, FDI should be allowed to go higher in certain programmes.

the emerging requirements of large systems, a higher degree of User involvement is envisaged for better understanding of their requirements right from the concept stage to implementation and exploitation. Focus groups have been formed headed by dedicated Project Managers for major programmes.

BEL is participating in Defexpo 2014 to showcase its latest technologies and developments.

For full text of this interview please see the February issue of Geopolitics or visit www.geopolitics.in

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Bharat Electronics Central Hall Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL) is showcasing its R&D might at by displaying its latest range of products and systems, developed in-house and jointly with DRDO, at the biennial Land, Naval and Internal Security Systems. BEL’s main highlight is the Network Centric Warfare (NCW) systems developed indigenously for the Indian defence forces.

NCW solutions for the Indian Navy will include Combat Management System, which automates tactical data from the ship’s sensors to provide decision support to the ship’s Command. Also on show is the Composite Communication System, an IP-based NewGeneration voice, data and video integrated system. The software for all these solutions, too, has been developed in-house. Display also includes key elements developed for use in various C4I systems catering to all the three services, such as computing elements in various forms, right from wrist-wearable computers, hand-held computers and Tablet PC to rugged laptop; communication equipment such as software defined radio with different variants.

Development of new technology modules on show include Microwave Power Modules and TR Modules for use in radars, MEMsbased products for use in sonars and microwave components used in air-borne EW systems. The key surveillance radar segment are 3D Central Acquisition Radar, 2D Bharani Radar, 3D Aslesha Radar and Battlefield Surveillance Radar-Extended Range (BFSR-XR) and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF MK XII) along with Advanced Tactical Display and EMP Shelter. The Radar Finger Printing Systems (RFPS), avionics components for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) viz Digital Flight Control Computer and other cockpit modules are also on display, along with the latest range of laser technology based products, night vision products based on latest generation Image Intensifier Tubes and Thermal Imaging technologies, Holographic Weapon Sight and batteries.

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C-17 Globemaster III: Boost of IAF’s airlift capability Shortly after the first Boeing C-17 Globemaster III arrived at the Indian Air Force (IAF) base in Hindon, the aircraft supported a mission to carry equipment to an airbase in the Andaman and Nicobar islands. The equipment was being transported in the strategic heavy airlifter to support rotational movement of infantry battalions at the strategically located islands. During the mission, the C-17 climbed an altitude of 28,000 feet with an unrefueled range of 2,400 nautical miles.

The Indian Air Force selected the C-17 Globemaster III to provide versatility to augment airlift capability and perform a wide range of operations, from peacekeeping and disaster relief to troop movements from semi-prepared airfields. The multi-service C-17 can carry large equipment, supplies and troops directly to small airfields in harsh terrain anywhere in the world day or night. The massive, sturdy, long-haul aircraft tackles distance, destination and heavy, oversized payloads in unpredictable conditions.

At the induction of the C-17 Globemaster III at the Hindan air base in September, India’s Defense Minister A.K. Antony called the aircraft’s induction a “defining moment” that would further boost the IAF’s capability for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

“With this, the IAF has taken a giant stride towards its goal of acquiring multispectrum strategic capabilities, essential to safeguard India’s growing areas of interest,” said Antony. He said the government had expedited the process of procuring 10

C-17 Globemaster III from the United States as part of the Foreign Military sales program because it was felt that there was a need for a capable strategic airlift platform. He also said the rapidly evolving geopolitical environment around us calls for a robust national security architecture.

The first C-17 Globemaster III aircraft landed at Hindon air base on June 18th after departing from Boeing’s Long Beach facility in California a few days earlier. Air Chief Marshal Browne visited Long Beach, California, when the second C-17 was handed over

by Boeing to the IAF. He said “the C-17 Globemaster III not only signifies a tremendous boost in our strategic airlift capability, but also is poised to form a major component in the IAF's modernization drive.

Because it was delivered mission-ready, it soon undertook its first strategic mission to our Andaman Nicobar Command at Port Blair. I wish to place on record my appreciation to the U.S. government, the U.S. Air Force and the Boeing team for the timely delivery of the aircraft that makes the IAF the world's second-largest operator of the C-17 after the U.S.” The C-17 made an appearance on the 81st anniversary of the Indian Air Force at the Hindan air force station and was flanked by two Sukhoi Su30 MKI aircraft.

Boeing has delivered five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to the Indian Air Force with five aircraft planned for deliveries in 2014. India’s Ministry of Defence signed an agreement with the U.S. government in June 2011 to acquire 10 Boeing C-17 airlifters.

Ian Walsh Senior V P and GM, Textron Defense Systems

Sial: Textron is committed to investing in India. We operate a state-of-the-art technology centre at Banguluru and we look for every opportunity to expand its existing scope and boundaries. Our teams in India are working on various defence and aerospace technologies supporting customers in the United States and elsewhere.

We also are committed to sharing our technologies with Indian industry to leverage Indian industry talent base and also through cooperation agreements encompassing the principles of co-production and co-development.

Inderjit Sial President & Managing Director, Textron India

Walsh: Defexpo is always a wonderful opportunity for Textron Systems to connect with the Indian armed forces, as well as government and agency requirement- and decision-makers.

During these interactions we are able to learn more about their priorities, discuss our product and service capabilities, and explore co-development and co-production opportunities. In addition, we are able to learn more about potential industry partners in the region. We look forward to another year of these dynamic discussions.

For full text of this interview please see the February issue of Geopolitics or visit www.geopolitics.in

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BrahMos Aerospace, the developer and producer of BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile, is primarily highlighting the immense contribution made by India’s private sector defence firms in making the missile a world-class weapon system.

The missile has become the mainstay of the Army’s artillery power and has been inducted in Block-I and Block-II configurations, while the Block-III variant is on order. The Block-I with precision strike capability and Block II with target discrimination capability have boosted up the Army’s firepower manifold. The advanced Block-III variant with supersonic steep dive capability is designed for mountain warfare operations. The Landbased Weapon Complex of BRAHMOS with Mobile Autonomous Launcher is on display. The Ship-based Weapon Complex of BRAHMOS which has empowered Indian Navy’s all frontline surface ships and is going to arm its submarines in near future with its underwater version, is a highlight.

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Over the last year, while the country has made giant leaps in defence production and acquisitions, it also created history when our brave warriors took part in the biggest relief and rescue operations. GEOPOLITICS takes a close look 1

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4. INS Viraat is a Centaur-class aircraft carrier in service with the Indian Navy.

5. Mica missile fired successfully from an air defence system to intercept and destroy multi targets 6. Nerpa Akula II Class, INS Chakra makes its way into India 7. The T-90M Bhishma is a customised, improved version of the T-90S, which India developed with assistance from Russia and France.

8. DRDO’s Nag, a third generation Fireand-Forget anti-tank missile developed in India under Integrated Guided Missile Devel­opment Programme, is launched from its carrier 9. Air version of BrahMos missile being fired from Sukhoi MKI combat jet 10. Three project 75I (India) diesel-electric submarines for the Indian Navy will be built by Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) and one by Hindustan Shipyard.

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11. C130J Hercules was used for relief and rescue during the Uttarakhand flash floods.

12. Agni-V is an intercontinental ballistic missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India. It is part of the Agni series of missiles.

13. INS Teg, which rolled out from the Yantar Shipyard, Russia, was handed over to the Indian Navy in April 2012.

14. The HAL Tejas is a 4th generation, multirole light fighter developed by India.

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16. IAF's Mi-26 on Uttarakhand relief duty.

17. Wg Cdr M Kumaria and his members comprising Wg Cdr D Maitra, Wg Cdr VR Rakesh and Wg Cdr AA Kanvinde, all pilots from the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU).

18. Induction of INS Vikramaditya.

19. The proposed US M777 Howitzer that India eyes to induct with a deal worth over ` 3,000 crore.

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Bernard Buisson, MD, DCNS India, on business in India and collaborative ventures

Ram Prasad Managing Director, Rockwell Collins

The ongoing excellent performance of the Rockwell Collins India Design Center is enabling us to continue to grow the center and our investment in India. Opened in 2008, the India Design Center represents one example of Rockwell Collins’ commitment to expanding our local presence in India. It employs about 600 people, including top recruits from India’s outstanding pool of engineering talent.

The India Design Center supports many programmes of interest for Rockwell Collins. Recent examples include: the Airbus A350 on-board Information Management System; cockpit displays for military helicopters; and next-generation Flight Management System platforms.

Our vision for Rockwell Collins’ India Design Center over the next decade is to support local and international governments, aerospace OEMs, and contractors with engineering design services and systems that can help customers achieve a shorter time to market, at a lower program or project life cycle cost, with the highest quality innovative solutions.

We have approximately 600 employees in India.

This is up from about 400 people in 2012. In addition to continuing to grow our own employee base in India, we plan to partner with Indian companies to bring additional jobs and technology transfer to India.

For full text of this interview please see the February issue of Geopolitics or visit www.geopolitics.in

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What do you feel could have been done by India to ensure Scorpenes were delivered on time? Similarly, how could have DCNS contributed if it got to redo the project?

Everybody knows that the P75 project has suffered some delays which was inevitable.

However, it is essential to keep in mind the reasons for these delays so that they could be avoided in the future.

Firstly, MDL had stopped manufacturing submarines for more than a decade. Any shipyard confronted with such inactivity will inevitably lose the staff trained for such specific tasks and all the associated expertise required to manufacture a system as complex as a submarine. Secondly, contrary to what has been done in all other ToTs for local manufacturing of submarines all over the world, there was no On the Job Training (OJT) for the first 2 submarines in the OEM shipyard, all six submarines are being built directly at MDL. The third reason has been some difficulties in procuring MPM items through a vast network of foreign suppliers, some of which did not have the experience of exporting and/or dealing with MDL's comprehensive procurement procedures.

The P75 programme is a strategic cooperation between France and India and DCNS has been determined since the beginning to make it a success. For that purpose, DCNS has made deep ToTs to MDL and MDL in turn has been able to absorb ToTs in only three years.

With persistence and determination MDL is once again becoming the center of excellence for submarine manufacturing in India. With the absorbed ToTs, expertise and highly qualified workforce, MDL is now able to manufacture submarines competitively.

With the extension of their shipyard soon finalized MDL is able to take on additional orders of submarines through the most preferred “Buy Indian” procurement procedure.

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What's your best bet for the P75I? What's provides you the confidence in your product?

On P75I, we have answered the RFI and we hope to be one of the OEMs to receive the forthcoming RFP. We believe that we would be in a position to propose a submarine meeting the entire requirement of Indian Navy.

What will be your bid in the LPD tender from India that was issued recently? What sort of collaborative effort will you put together with your partner?

We are partnering with Pipavav for this programme. We believe that competency of DCNS in design of such LPD and capacity of Pipavav in building such a big ship is the best suitable combination for meeting the requirements of the Indian Navy on time and quality.We will be providing Pipavav with a design, part of the Material package and technical assistance to build these two ships, the other two being built at HSL. We are confident to provide to IN a very suitable Ship/ Shipyard combination to built LPDs for the Indian Navy. We will also support HSL in the construction of two ships.

What are your interests in the ocean related nuclear energy sector in India?

DCNS is developing industrial capabilities in Marine Renewable Energies and Civil Nuclear Energy.

Since 2010, DCNS is working on developing energy solutions linked to the sea and based on its naval expertise.

DCNS is focusing on having low carbon emissions through civil nuclear energy (Flexblue, a subsea nuclear power plant) and marine renewable energy (offshore wind, tidal and stream energy, wave energy, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion).

There is a tremendous potential for ocean energies in India, especially for OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion) - India is a pioneer on this technology - and on tidal energy.

What's your assessment of India's latest offsets and technology transfer policies in the defence sector?

We note that DPPs are continuously being improved to integrate international standard practices. The recent amendments regarding offsets are a welcome addition, which will facilitate the implementation of future, offsets obligations. We will comply all DPP require-

ments for our next projects.In the frame of the P75 project, we work through DCNS India which has been set up to achieve indigenisation with large base industrial partners (Programme Department) and to extend our sourcing opportunities for both local and international needs (Sourcing & Purchasing Department).This experience and expertise will be very useful for the implementation of our possible future offsets obligations.

A few words on Defexpo 2014 The Group is the only company developing such a range of solutions with OPVs to CVN and from SSKs to SSBNs and associated services. So, the DCNS booth will showcase: the Indian Navy’s Scorpene SSK, the Mistral-Class LHD, the FREMM frigates together with the Barracuda SSN, Brave, a future Aircraft Carrier design and DCNS’ services solutions.

Defexpo is a very important platform for DCNS to showcase the services we can provide to our customers through genuine transfer of technology.

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Nexter understands the Indian political also an opportuwill for a strong and nity to show our independent indusMarc Verguin strong involvement try. Our strategy valM D, Nexter already done with ues shared and comSystems India our partners in the mon interests, and we are stakeholders Indian defence inin the development of In- dustry, and the relevance of dian technologies. Of course, our strategic vision in total we are looking for sourcing agreement with India’s deand suppliers on the Indian fence policy market for the programme in which we are involved, but we are also willing to work with the Indian industry on future external markets. Our For full text of this interview please see the February issue of Geopolitics or visit strategic partnership with www.geopolitics.in Larsen & Toubro, signed in 2011, is the concrete application of this vision and strategy this exhibition is

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Diehl Defence will be exhibiting a cross section of modern equipment for armed forces, such as guided missiles, system solutions for ground-based air defence, protection and surveillance systems as well as market-leading tracks for armored vehicles. Precision ammunition for infantry and artillery as well as a non-lethal effector based on High Power Electro Magnetics technology are also part of display.

AIR-DEFENCE SYSTEM IRIS-T SLM Particularly short-range — as well as medium-range rockets, unmanned aerial systems and grenades pose today´s air threats endangering populated regions, urban areas, facilities and objects. Ground-based air defence units contribute to safeguarding air space as well as protecting the civilian population and the soldiers in action. Based on the IRIS-T SL missile, Diehl Defence offers the armed forces a flexible system solution for modern air defence. Vertical launch of the mobile and all-terrain capable, medium-range IRIS-T SLM (Surface Launched Medium Range) provides comprehensive 360° protection against attacks from the air by aircraft, drones, helicopters, cruise missiles, guided weapons and rockets.

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ffective January 1, 2014, EADS has rebranded as Airbus Group. Uniting all its activities under a single and strong brand, Airbus Group has also renamed two of its three divisions. Going forward, the Group is home to: • Airbus • Airbus Defence and Space • Airbus Helicopters With Airbus, the Group remains a leader in the commercial aircraft market and will further strengthen its position through innovation, services and a more global approach. Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter) comprises all commercial and military helicopter business. With Airbus Defence and Space we have consolidated our defence and space businesses previously scattered across Airbus Military, Cassidian and Astrium under one roof. The new division has approx. €14 billion in sales and employs around 45,000 people.

The rebranding and restructuring is an integral part of the transformation process of the Group. In less than two years, the company has not only modernised its governance, broadened the shareholding structure and united the Headquarters but also thoroughly overhauled its company strategy and launched the integration of the defence and space businesses.

We expect it to have a positive effect on our presence in India. With the formation of the new division — Airbus Defence and Space — we are in a position to provide our customers with integrated solutions in a more cost efficient manner.

Our sales efforts will be better streamlined. With the rebranding to Airbus we bring together the entire Group under the most valuable brand we have globally. In India, Airbus enjoys excellent brand.

I fully support the Indian Defence Ministry’s emphasis on indigenisation. In fact, I believe that India’s push to develop its own military in-

Nik Khanna, Country Director and Senior Executive, India, Raytheon, says that the company looks forward to adding India to its community of users once it receives US government guidance.

Yves Guillame, President India, Airbus Group

dustrial complex is also to our benefit as it will open up more opportunities for us to collaborate with local companies and expand our industrial footprint here.

It is one thing that India is a promising defence market for us. But we in equal measure appreciate that India is home to excellent engineering talent which we can leverage. We have two captive engineering centres — one focused on civil and the other on defence activities — and a R&D centre in Bengaluru. In fact, we were the first foreign group to open a fully owned defence oriented engineering centre in India. It is called the Airbus Defence and Space Engineering Centre. Opened in 2011, engineers there have already developed two products: a Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) compliant Altimetry System to provide highly accurate altitude readings to aircraft systems and a structurally integrated antenna for aircrafts. The R&D facility by Airbus Group Innovations employs highly qualified researchers who are engaged in projects related to aerothermics, cloud computing and cognitive radars. In addition, we are cooperating with Indian companies in establishing offshore development centres here.

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US offer of Javelin to India seems still open? Has there been any progress in this offer and as one of the two American companies involved with this weapon system, how important is this order, if it comes through?

Working closely with all our international customers to meet their needs and advance their security objectives is very important to Raytheon.

The Javelin Joint Venture is supportive of the US government’s discussions on Javelin as part of the Defence Trade and Technology initiative with the Indian MoD. The Javelin Joint Venture has a long and successful history of working with international customers’ indigenous industry and actively seeks opportunities for international industrial cooperation. The popularity of Javelin continues to grow with our international customers, and the system’s lethality has been proven in both Iraq and Afghanistan. When international partners see Javelin’s effectiveness, they want to bring that capability back to their own country. With the ability to provide both near term delivery of the current configuration of Javelin, as well as upgrades and customisation unique for the Indian Army, and made in conjunction with Indian industry, we look forward to adding India to that community of users once we receive US government guidance.

Raytheon has provided the MK54 lightweight torpedoes and the APY-10 for Indian Navy's P8I. How do these provide an edge?

We are proud to be a partner with the Indian Navy on these important programmes. Our MK54 Lightweight Torpedo, co-developed by Raytheon and the US Navy, is the next generation anti-submarine warfare weapon deployed from a surface ship, helicopter or

dian Navy as this programme continues to progress.

fixed wing aircraft to track, classify, and attack underwater targets.

The US Navy has successfully launched the first MK54 lightweight torpedo from the P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The torpedo adds a critical capability to these long-range antisubmarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft which will be capable of broad-area, maritime and littoral operations.

The MK54 has proven itself in an exhaustive series of in-water and simulation runs against the world’s most sophisticated targets. Time and again the MK54 found and attacked its target in spite of environmental conditions, threat maneuvers and countermeasures. With proven capability against submarine targets, the MK54 is the most tested lightweight torpedo in the world – a lightweight torpedo capable of striking any target in the world’s oceans, regardless of water depth.

With regards to our APY-10 (I) radar, three out of a total of eight P-8I aircraft have been delivered by Boeing to India.

The APY-10(I) is a maritime and overland surveillance radar with industry leading capabilities for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions. Raytheon is a key Boeing teammate on this program and looks forward to supporting both Boeing and the In-

What are your other products for the Indian and international market?

Some may think of Raytheon as the ‘radar’ company or the ‘missiles’ company, but we are also a world leader in maritime and naval warfare solutions. Our seapower capability systems, part of Raytheon Integrated Defence Systems (IDS), boasts some of the finest capabilities in naval systems — from naval radars, integrated ship systems, combat management, undersea sensors, and torpedoes.

Raytheon has a very long history with undersea sensors and hull mounted sonars. Our MS3 sonar is totally scalable and is unique as it can be installed in ships of the size of the new 850 ton Indian Navy Coastal ASW ship. Our Airborne Low Frequency Sonar is a highly capable anti-submarine warfare solution, deployed from the MH-60R multimillion helicopter to detect enemy submarines. Highly integrated with the MK54 lightweight torpedo, we offer the full detect-to-engage ASW capability. Finally, we are also demonstrating to Indian and other international customers, a set of solutions focused on protecting customer’s critical infrastructure. In the evolving world environment, we see customers having a growing need to protect assets that are of strategic importance to their national sovereignty.

In response, we have used our experience as a global defense system provider to develop an array of protection solutions tailored to our customers' specific circumstances and needs.

Raytheon provides a number of tailored solutions that can and do protect military installations and high value units (like aircraft carriers), nuclear energy facilities, natural resources and government capital regions.

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Elbit Systems will be featuring a wide spectrum of innovative next-generation systems at Defexpo 2014. Visitors can view systems, live demos and media presentations of the company’s core technologies. Elbit Systems provides high performance turnkey UAS solutions, including advanced air vehicles, ground control stations and intelligence management centres.

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS): Hermes 450 is a high performance, deployable, mature, reliable, high capacity, long endurance, multi-payload multi-role tactical UAS. SkyFix – A compact fully featured, lightweight, high-precision and modular airborne COMINT/DF system, SkyFix is designed to meet the full range of UAS tactical and strategic mission requirements.

MRJ - Electronic Warfare system that blocks Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIEDs) activated against armoured and VIP vehicles.

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FAST FORWARD” The Spanish company is a leading designer, constructor and integrator of state-of-the-art warships, including new generation submarines, ship repairs and modernization design and manufacture of Integrated Platform Management Systems, Fire Control Systems, Command and Control Systems, Propulsion Plants and through life support of naval vessels. Navantia is committed to be a reliable partner of the Indian Armed Forces and Indian Industry.

In this exhibition, Navantia is showing the most innovative products of the portfolio: • LPD Juan Carlos I class — In these moments, it is the most valuable product, in service for the Spanish Navy, in advanced process of construction for the Australian Navy and just selected for the Turkish Navy.

• FSS Cantabria class — One unit is in service for the Spanish Navy and has been recently deployed in Australia, obtaining excellent results and the best evaluation from the Royal Australian Navy. Other countries are also looking at the Cantabria design as an option for their navies.

• F-105 frigate, equipped with the AEGIS, the most powerful combat system

Rockwell Collins is leveraging the opportunities India offers in civil aviation and defence by its talent pool, says Colin Mahoney, Senior Vice President, International and Service Solutions, Rockwell Collins

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’m often asked, “What regions do you see the greatest opportunities for growth?” While there are plenty of opportunities throughout the world, without a doubt, India is always viewed as region of great progress and promise.

For instance, India’s growing commitment to beefing up its defence capabilities opens the doors for many proven innovative technologies, including network enabled communications systems, advanced avionics for commercial and military aircraft and helicopters, precision navigation systems, simulation and training solutions, as well as nose-totail systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

As a result of these doors being opened, we are expanding our presence and investments in India by providing solutions to both commercial

and military customers. We are also establishing strategic partnerships, implementing our Triad strategy with new business development, systems engineering and programme management resources and continuing to expand our India Design Centre (IDC).

I’d like to give you more details about our involvement in some significant programmes currently afoot in India.

Commercial aviation and aerospace: Highly developed communications, navigation and surveillance systems are being leveraged by leading airlines in India, such as Air India, Jet Airways and SpiceJet just to name a few to make airline travel safer and more operationally efficient.

In addition, they’re enhancing efficiency in their operations by choosing service programmes that are guaranteed performance-based against historic break fix type arrangements. These asset management performance-based service agreements, such as the Boeing 787 Dispatch 100 agreement with Air India signed last year, augurs well for airlines and their passengers – getting them where they need to go, when they want to be

there.

We also see great opportunities to build local business in India. Because our experience has shown us that the key to developing long-standing relationships is providing exceptional service to all of our customers. We recently formed partnerships with AirWorks, a leading MRO company in India and Indamer, also a MRO company to serve our business aviation customers. As authorised resellers of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services who better to be able to quickly respond to a customer’s needs than a provider based in India?

Defence and security: We are also growing in the Indian defence market with avionics, communications and navigation solutions being provided to all military services.

Today, we’re seeing the military select more advanced solutions such as integrated displays, radios, electronics, global positioning systems (GPS), and electronic warfare (EW) equipment on many of India’s aircraft and helicopter programmes. Some of the specific projects we’ve been involved with include: • Our partnership with Electronics Corporation of India Ltd (ECIL) for electronic counter-counter measure (ECCM) radio modules.

• Various avionics and electronics packages for IAF’s C-130, C-17 aircraft and future helicopter programmes.

• 228 communications and navigation equipment for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for Indian Navy (IN), Coast Guard (CG) and Indian Air Force (IAF).

• Communications and avi-

Hall 12 – 12 A Stand 12 – 12 - 3 French aerospace and defence group Safran’s Sagem is a partner of major programmes in the world. Servicing military aviation, Sagem is part of Rafale, MiG & Sukhoï, Tejas (LCA), Jaguar, Hawk fighters and Dhruv (ALH), NH90,Caracal and Tiger helicopters. Partner of ground forces, Sagem is a leading company in soldier modernisation programmes, combat vehicles (Leclerc, VBCI, BMP2, BMP3), artillery systems (Caesar, Archer, MLRS Mars, Pinaka, PzH2000, Akash air defence systems), and drone systems. Sagem's optronic and navigation systems are also critical components for today's navies, used on submarines (Barracuda, Scorpène, Collins, U209, Kilo etc.), aircraft carriers (Charles de Gaulle, P71, Canberra class LHD for Australia, etc.

OPTRONIC SYSTEMS: Sagem’s innovative role in this domain is illustrated by its position as prime contractor in the French FELIN infantry programme.

PATROLLER TACTICAL DRONE SYSTEM: A mediumaltitude, long-endurance (MALE) drone in the 1 tonne class, Patroller is designed for surveillance, intelligence, security and military missions.

AASM PRECISION GUIDED WEAPON AND MISSILES SEEKERS: Sagem is the prime contractor for the AASM Hammer air-to ground precision weapons, and develops guidance and navigation systems for tomorrow's tactical missiles.

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• 721S Fixed Site Ground radio as part of an advanced telemetry system for the IAF through a partnership with Parks Control and Communications (Pvt) Ltd. India also stands to benefit from adapting best-ofbreed commercial capabilities to their defence environment.

Our new-generation Pro Line Fusion package is already being developed for multiple high-end business jets and regional air transport aircraft.

The scalable and customisable advanced system has also been selected as the primary avionics suite aboard the Brazilian Air Force’s new KC-390 medium-lift, multi-mission military transport aircraft and Agusta’s 609 tilt rotor platform.

This adaptability of commercial systems means that military customers in India

can benefit from the best performing avionics, while seeing savings through faster acquisition times and generally lower development cost than purpose-built products.

Strategic partnerships ensure systematic growth. As I stated before, India is a key market for Rockwell Collins.

We see significant opportunities for growth across our entire spectrum of products and services. But, it is not without its challenges. Long ago, we realised that developing strong and strategic partnerships with India-based companies is critical to our ongoing success.

That is why we are very focussed on identifying and growing relationships with companies that can add true value to our products and services in India, as well as providing tailored solutions to meet specific needs.

We are working on several partnership opportunities related to communications, avi-

onics and electronics. While, in many cases, these partnerships are required as part of India’s Defence Procurement Procedures (DPPs), the fact is, they just make good business sense.

During Aero India 2013, we announced our teaming with the TATA’s Strategic Electronics Division (SED) to pursue Software Defined Radio (SDR) opportunities. In addition, we will continue to tap our partnership with Hindustan Computers Limited (HCL) and its talent base to help manage the ebb and flow of projects and programmes we are working on in our own IDC to help handle the high volumes of work for international customers.

Our vision for the IDC is to support both local and international governments and aerospace original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with exceptional engineering design services and capabilities

Rockwell Collins' iForce system provides increased situational awareness

in an effort to help customers achieve a shorter time to market at lower programme life-cycle costs.

The IDC’s pool of talented Engineers and Technical Support Specialists currently support many programmes including the development of the new on-board information management system (IMS) for the Airbus A350, cockpit display programmes, and next-generation flight management systems (FMSs).

The strategic location of the IDC also enables our engineering teams to work collaboratively around the world and around the clock to develop innovative solutions to emerging needs.

This investment in India has been a true win-win for us and for our many Indian partner companies and customers. The Hyderabadbased IDC now has 600 employees, with growth expected to continue.

We recently opened a new business office located in Gurgaon, Haryana, outside of New Delhi. This new office houses the business development, programme management, systems engineering and related support activities for net-enabled communications, navigation, surveillance, sensors, avionics and training.

Our ongoing commitment to developing strategic partnerships, as well as investing in Indian facilities such as our Hyderabad’s IDC, have proven to contribute to the advancement of the commercial aerospace and defence industry in India. We do see a bright future ahead for Rockwell Collins in India.

GE’s turbines

power Vikrant

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E Marine's four GE LM2500 gas turbines will soon power the Indian Navy's INS Vikrant, providing 80 megawatts for the country's first indigenous aircraft carrier.

Similar to the INS Vikrant itself, the ship's propulsion plant — four LM2500 gas turbine modules — were manufactured in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.'s (HAL) Industrial & Marine Gas Turbine (IMGT) Division. Through its license with GE, HAL assembled, inspected and tested the LM2500 gas turbines and module enclosures for INS Vikrant. The IMGT Division's Bengaluru facility provides comprehensive support including inspection, spare parts, maintenance, equipment overhauls and assembly for industrial and marine gas turbines under license.

GE LM2500 gas turbine modules assembled and tested by HAL also power the Indian Navy's INS Satpura, INS Sahyadri and INS Shivalik stealth frigates. To date, GE has delivered 10 gas turbine module kits to HAL for the Indian Navy.

According to the Indian Navy, the LM2500 gas turbines were installed prior to the ship's launch on August 12, 2013. The aircraft carrier will undergo extensive trials before being handed over to the Indian Navy in late 2016/early 2017.

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FLIR designs, manufactures, and markets thermal imaging and radar surveillance systems, chemical and explosive detection products, and turn-key integrated sensor solutions to governmental entities across the globe. FLIR looks forward to a productive show and are open to discuss local project-based partnerships, sub-component manufacturing, integrator/prime contractor tie-ups.

SEAFLIR 230 GYRO-STABILIZED GIMBAL SYSTEM: The SeaFLIR 230 is a member of the FLIR family of 9” gimballed turrets. Representing the very latest in sensor technology, the lightweight SeaFLIR 230 condenses extremely high performance surveillance and targeting capability into a compact, low mass and versatile system.

RECON B2-FO COOLED IR AND EO BINOCULAR: Recon B2-FO offers long range reconnaissance and target geolocation capability with options for up to three fields of view, midwave and longwave IR sensors, 4x continuous zoom, GPS, DMC, laser rangefinder, laser pointer and on-screen mapping, image storage and download capability, color CCD video day channel, tripod base, remote control, power and video options.

NIGHT VISION THERMAL WEAPON SIGHT – MUNS: The AN/PVS-27 Magnum Universal Night Sight (MUNS) is a highresolution clip-on night vision weapon sight that mounts on any MIL-STD-1913 rail interface forward of an existing scope, adding night vision capabilities to daytime target acquisition platforms.

“Stallions have become the backbone of Army’s logistics” Nitin Seth, Executive Director,LCV Sales and Marketing, and Defence Business, Ashok Leyland explains that their product undergoes continuous development at the defence research centres and aligns itself with the emerging trends.

Your Stallions already have a huge market in the defence sector. What are the new upgrade features on this vehicle?

You see reasons for this product bagging more orders in the coming months?

Ashok Leyland Stallions have become the backbone of the Indian Army’s logistic operations and it is our endeavour to continually enhance its operating experience with the users. In line with this strategy, the product undergoes continuous development at our defence research centres and aligns itself with the emerging trends and future preparedness in the field logistics. This could mean higher powered engine and drivelines, faster turnaround, enhanced comfort for the driver like air conditioned cab, antilock braking system, navigation systems, fleet management offerings, sustenance of the equipment throughout its life cycle by way innovative service offerings, lesser maintenance, etc.

Is the Colt a contender for the Light Strike Vehicle that the Indian Army is scouting for?

The Colt range was meant to address the potential needs of Light Tactical vehicles of the Indian Armed Forces. We are eagerly awaiting the receipt of the RsFP for the Light Tactical Vehicles the Army has been considering for induction over the past few years.

We have responded to the various Requests for Information as also responded to the requirement for the LAM (Light Armoured Multi-purpose) vehicle. Based on the final requirement, we will respond with a suitable vehicle.

There may be a requirement to design a new vehicle within the Colt family.

How has your joint bids with L&T for the MBRL project of

the Indian Army progressed?

L&T is in discussion with MoD on this Tender.

How has your tie-ups with foreign firms in the defence sector worked for you?

As you would be aware, we had tied up for technology collaboration with some foreign partners based on a possible requirement from the user. We are awaiting the final requirement after which we would be able to reap the fruits of these collaborations.

It would also be pertinent to mention here that we are the partner of choice of a large number of foreign/ domestic Defence OEMs in providing mobility solutions for their products.

How do you look at the policy changes announced by the Defence Ministry on technology transfers, FDIs and offsets?

The best part of the DPP 2013 is the focus on addressing programmes primarily to Indian companies. If the DPP is followed in letter and in spirit, we see Indian companies emerging from the shadows and taking a lead in defencerelated programmes. While the new offset provisions are favourable, we look towards programmes being ‘Buy’, ‘Buy & Make’ and ‘Make’ Indian obviating or reducing the requirements of offsets.

FDI has been a topic of discussion over the years and while the latest initiatives are welcomed, it would be advisable to wait and see how it would be implemented before commenting on it.

A word about Defexpo 2014, your participation, your objectives and what you hope to achieve.

Ashok Leyland is a known company that has provided logistic mobility solutions to the armed forces over the years.

GE MARINE GE Marine, a division of General Electric Company is a leading manufacturer of aero derivative gas turbines, ranging from 6,000 to 57,300 shaft horsepower (shp).

GE LMs — the LM500, LM2500, LM2500+, LM2500+G4, and the LM6000 — are excellent prime movers for mechanical drive, hybrid, or all electric propulsion systems. GE Marine is a longstanding equipment supplier to 33 navies worldwide. GE Marine sells complete propulsion systems for diverse ship applications in both the military and commercial markets. Key differentiators

that make GE Marine gas turbine system solutions the preferred choice include power density (i.e., high power in a lightweight, small footprint), fuel flexibility, and use of highly reliable Dry Low NOx emissions (DLE) technology capable of meeting Tier III IMO requirements now with no post combustion treatment.

GE LM2500 Four (4) GE LM2500 gas turbines will soon power Indian Navy’s INS Vikrant, providing 80 megawatts for the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier. GE LM2500 gas turbine modules assembled and tested by HAL also power the Indian Navy’s INS Satpura, INS Sahyadri and INS Shivalik stealth frigates.

A tried and trusted partner of the forces, it has a varied portfolio and products catering to all logistic requirements. This includes among other, Troop/ Load Carrying Vehicle, Light Recovery Vehicles, Field Artillery Tractor and Truck Fire Fighting: • Stallion 4x4 – Troop/Load carrying, LRV, Fuel Dispenser, Water bowser • Stallion 6x6 with variants as above • Super Stallion HMV 6x6 • Super Stallion HMV 8x8 • Super Stallion 10x10 Recognising the need for specialist vehicles meant only for the defence forces and homeland security agencies, Ashok Leyland Defence Systems (ALDS), a company meant specifically to address these diverse and different requirements was created.

This enables increasing the portfolio to include vehicles with military payloads ranging from 1.5 to 16 tonnes, on various light, medium and heavy vehicle platforms, armoured and soft skinned, that will feature: • Light Tactical Vehicles • Mine Protected Vehicles (MPV), • Heavy duty Field Artillery Tractors • Mobile Weapon Platform applications • Special applications relating to integrated weapons/ communication/electronic systems The intent of Ashok Leyland and ALDS, is to build on various strategic relationships to provide the Indian security agencies with mobility solutions of their choice. Simultaneously, utilising the various options provided in DPP 2013, work closely with various OEMs, both Indian and foreign, to provide mobility solutions for any defence related equipment.

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HAL’s expanding and modernising R K Tyagi, Chairman, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., on the MMRCA deal, the IJT and more.

With regard to the MMRCA deal, it is suggested that the delay in signing the contract, apart from budgetary issues, is attributable to the exhaustive contracts with HAL and its suppliers. How far is this true?

The plan for MMRCA is within the ambit of MoD at the moment. The contract related discussions are in progress.

As a lead production agency HAL would not like to elaborate further.

We hear IJT will get is IOC soon. What is the deadline for the IJT’s induction into the IAF and how many more tests or steps are pending?

The IJT is in advanced stage of flight testing. The only major task remaining for operationalising the IJT is to define the stall characteristics and to carry out the spin trials. Our designers and flight test crews are working hard to complete these by the middle of 2014.

There were proposals for increasing the number of Sukhois to be produced at your facilities?

Initially, HAL had signed a contract with IAF for supply of 140 Su-30MKI aircraft.

Subsequently contracts were signed for supply of additional 40 Su-30MKI in March 2007 and additional 42 Su-30MKI aircraft in December 2012; totaling to 222 Su-30MKI aircraft. As of March 31, 2013; 134 Su-30MKI aircraft have been manufactured and delivered to IAF. Further, the fleet strength of IAF will be increased by 16 aircraft at the end of the current production year. HAL has fully absorbed technologies for raw material aircraft and producing at rated capacity.

What is the modernisation plans for HAL? Can we expect the HTT-40 and AMCA projects to come through?

HAL has embarked on mod-

HAL’s achievements in 2013 and plans for 2014 Ø December 2013: Raksha Mantri AK Antony handed over the Release to Service Documents of our very own indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas to the then Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne on December 20. This event has paved way for entry of Tejas into operational service of defence forces.

HAL has worked with others to see that this dream for India comes true. With this feat India joins the elite club of very few nations to have this kind of defence capability and HAL now sets in the manufacturing mode for Tejas. Ø June 2013: HAL-built Dhruv, Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), performed effectively in dropping paratroopers and evacuating stranded people during Operation Rahat in the aftermath of flash floods in Uttarakhand. Dhruv Helicopters pressed into service by Indian Army (IA) and Indian Air Force (IAF) proved their mettle in carrying out rescue and relief operations in some of the most inaccessible areas. The indigenised pride Dhruv helped relief workers to provide food and medicines to remote parts of Uttarakhand.

ernisation and expansion plan for its ongoing and new projects. New production units are planned with enhanced rate of production, reduced production cycle-times by incorporating several advanced defence aerospace technologies. We have drawn up very ambitious plans to revamp our capabilities and capacity.

Key technologies like stealth, advanced sensors, highly integrated avionics suite, enhanced situational awareness, internal carriage of weapons, operation data link application, etc. will be developed with the new co-development/co-production projects.

The plan also includes bringing in critical and modern technologies in the areas of design, manufacture, maintenance and training by collaborating with leading technology suppliers across the globe through Joint Ventures.

Regarding HTT 40, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has permitted HAL to design and develop 106 HTT-40. The proposal is with MoD and formal approval is awaited. However, HAL has pro-actively undertaken the design and development and the project is in full swing.

Ø December 2013: Indian Navy (IN) handed over one Dhruv helicopter to Maldives on December 14. Prior to this, two Dhruv helicopters played an important role in Nepal in smooth conduct of elections there. Ø October 2013, Dhruv fleet completed 1, 00,000 hours of flying thus creating another landmark. Ø November2013 Indian Navy inducted the first fleet of Hawk aircraft manufactured by HAL at a ceremony at Vizag. Ø November2013, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the Mars Orbiter Satellite. HAL is proud to have contributed to this mission of ISRO as well as to other important missions by manufacturing all the satellite structures launched till date by ISRO. Ø R&D remained under focus during the year 2013. HAL filed 225 patents and established Chairs at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) at Kanpur, Roorkee and Chennai. As an important strategic move 10 R&D centres of the Company were brought under the ambit of Committee of Institutional Network (COIN).

HAL Board also decided to create an R&D corpus fund by earmarking a tenth of the annual profits of the Company for taking up advanced and applied research in aerospace domain.

Ø HAL chalked out effective action plans for its projects Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT40), Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA), Multirole Transport Aircraft (MTA), Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA),Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and 25 KN aero-engines. Ø Our focus on quality, customer satisfaction, timely deliveries and indigenisation was further sharpened. The year 2013-14 is now specially dedicated for enhanced quality. Ø Initiatives like vendor meet, MoU with Transparency International, strengthening vendor base, employee survey and competency mapping and sector skill council in aerospace and aviation sector continued. A batch of 285 Management Trainees joined HAL family. Ø Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) granted “Excellent” rating to HAL for performance during the year 2012-13. In December we were rewarded thrice : • SCOPE Award for Excellence and Outstanding contribution to the Public Sector Management • DainikBhaskarGold Award to HAL in Defence Category • IEI Industry Excellence Award 2013to HAL. Ø Raksha Mantri also awarded HAL with the Best Division Award for Hyderabad and Individual Award Category for Foundry and Forge Division in November2013. Apart from this, HAL also bagged various other awards during the year for its outstanding performance in various areas.

FOCUS 2014 • The focus for 2014 will be on application of learnings from the initiatives that were undertaken in 2013. Standing by the core spirit of customer focus and commitment, HAL would like to continuously improve its service levels for customers.

• HAL will be diversifying into civil aviation in the coming year as government has mandated the Company to lead civil aircraft development in the country. Further in line with HAL’s diversification strategy, action Plan for Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for civil aircraft, maintenance, repair and operations MRO, starting airport operations at Nasik/Bengaluru, civil helicopters and UAVs has been developed and these plans will be taken forward. These will be very important revenue streams in times to come.

• HAL dedicates the year 2014 as the Year of ICQ (Integrity, Customer Focus and Quality).

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ULIS

ULIS is a leading producer of infrared imaging sensors for night vision systems that enhance target acquisition during ground-based, tactical and strategic surveillance.Military equipment makers seeking superior products that meet SWaP-C demands turn to ULIS for the reliability, quality and large volume delivery of its infrared imaging products.

PICO1024E High resolution Pico1024E, a combat proven infrared sensor, which is deployed in Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) and other military applications.

PICO1024E

PICO640E

PICO640E A Pico640E evaluation kit is also on display

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Atlas Elektronik’s here for

“ a long stay Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Arvind Walia, Sikorsky’s Regional Executive (India & South Asia)

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ikorsky helicopters are used for VVIP transportation globally. We have a history of providing safe, comfortable and best helicopters for the VVIPs worldwide. Should the Government of India issue a fresh tender, we would be keen to offer S-92, which is being flown by many Heads of State globally and is an ideal platform for VVIP transportation. Interestingly the cabin of S-92 is being built right here in India, so Indian VVIP would be flying in a helicopter that has its footprints partly in India.

Sikorsky had laid out a roadmap in 2009 to extend collaboration in India to produce a complete helicopter here, subject to global requirement. We are quite on track on the road map the overall experience in this partnership has been great and we look forward to moving ahead on the defined roadmap.

Sikorsky believes in collaborating with local partners in India in developing an aerospace ecosystem that will benefit the growing Indian defence and aerospace requirements as also meet the newly laid down goals of self-reliance and indigenisation. I feel proud to say that Sikorsky is the first company in India that has had a successful partnership with Tata group and last year in October, our JV delivered the first fully indigenously built kit to TASL. we are fully inclined to work with other companies such as HAL.

Khalil Rahman, Country Head, India, Atlas Elektronik, says that the company regards the Indian market as very promising for the economy.

Now that the RFP for the ASW shallow watercraft is all set to be out, what is the product that you have that will be a perfect match for these warships? Please provide some details about the product.

The RFP for 16 shallow watercraft is set to be out. Each of these 16 ships will be equipped with hull-mounted sonar and low frequency variable depth sonar (LFVDS).

This is a specialised ASW craft designed to operate in littoral waters that we understand will be particularly small. The RFI called for a vessel of less than 1000 tonnes. Fitting sonars on to such a small vessel is a particular challenge.

Atlas Electronik is able to provide both sonars, and has already fitted on to ships of comparable size. Until the RFP is actually released, of course, we will not know exactly what the spec will be.

What is your offer as the towed-array sonar for the upgrade programme of the Indian Kilo class submarines?

What are its special features?

Atlas has towed array sonars operating on the submarines of various Navies, including

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Moscow Design Bureau

any contract, carefully scrutinising all aspects before signature.

the German and South Korean Navies. The entire system including the winch is seaproven. Operating a towed array winch in the particular environment of a submarine with all the environmental pressure under diving conditions is a particular skill that few can offer.

What is the reason for the delay in signing of the contract for ACTAS for the Delhi and Talwar class of warships, now that you have been chosen as the L1?

In India it is no secret that the MoD always takes a very cautious approach in signing

It is about a year since Atlas returned to the Indian market in a major way. How satisfied are you with the business opportunities here and what does the future hold for you here?

Atlas Elektronik has long been associated with the Indian Navy, since the 1980s approximately. We have supplied our equipment onto the Shishumar class submarines, which were designed by HDW. We have also provided the combat systems, the torpedoes and the sonar systems onto the Shishumar.

Atlas Elektronik sees a large potential in the Indian market and in view of the Indian Navy’s fleet expansion plans, we have created a subsidiary in India which will enable us establish a long-term footprint both commercial and technical in the country.

We are involved in upgrading the complete suite of equipment on the German submarines. We’ve already upgraded two of the boats.

In addition, we have recently signed a major order for the lifetime extension of the SUT torpedoes. This will give the Indian Navy additional lifetime of 15 years for these torpedoes.

We have already discussed the Active Towed Array Systems for the Talwar and Delhi class ships. For the Russian built Kilo class, we’re bidding for the towed array sonar.

Atlas Elektronik GmbH in Germany is also looking forward to be a part of some of the ambitious Indian Navy programmes in the areas of sonars and torpedoes such as Project 75 India.

We regard the Indian

market as very promising for Atlas Elektronik. We are interested in all programmes where our technology has an application.

How do you view the Indian policies on defence offsets and defence technology transfers?

Each project is different. We have seen that in some RFPs if there is Transfer of Technology, no offset is required. So yes, we have a case-by-case approach.

However in the spirit of the DPP and given our longterm interests in the Indian market we are attempting to build truly indigenous products with partners in the country which would mean each project would fulfill its own offset obligations. Atlas Elektronik is keen in transferring technologies as it will help us in building relationships and allow us to be in India for the long term. For the ATAS (Active Towed Array Sonars) which will equip the Delhi and Talwar class ships initially, the systems will be imported and subsequently be manufactured in India under cooperation with BEL. Could you tell our readers about your SUT Heavy Weight Torpedoes Extended Range for the Shishumar submarines?

As mentioned above, we have recently signed a major order for the lifetime extension of the SUT torpedoes, which will give the Indian Navy additional lifetime of 15 years for these torpedoes. The SUT torpedoes can be used from all western submarines. The extended range torpedo is a different product. Atlas Elektronik in Germany has developed a revolutionary torpedo product with a range in excess of 140km.

Booth: 12.26

Moscow Design Bureau “Compas” is a Russian enterprise which designs and produces high precision navigation equipment for naval requirements, aviation, etc. Mobile multifunctional ports with diver protection and water environment monitoring system, navigation control simulators to ensure preparation for ship control; state-of-the-art aids for objects visualisation, avionics testing and repair instruments, global navigation satellite system GLONASS/GPS including search and rescue system and helicopter deck landing satellite system, direction finders and other special radio navigation equipment designed for aircraft, ship and vessels.

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“We are totally self reliant in the area of strategic missiles” Avinash Chander, Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri, says that the DRDO has always tried to equip its laboratories with state of the art equipment, even though it has had to struggle against the environment of strict technology denial regimes.

With the successful IOC for LCA and the likely FOC in about a year from now, what next?

AMCA is presently on the drawing board. This is going to be a fifth plus generation stealth aircraft. Meanwhile, the process of induction of Tejas into the Indian Air Force will speed up as the delivery of its series production version begin in next few months and the trainer version becomes available for training the regular pilots of IAF. In the near future you will see its Naval version as well as the two trainer versions for the Indian Air Force and Navy becoming operational with the forces.

The work on Mark II versions of Tejas and LCA Navy is in progress. Tejas being a fourthplus generation contemporary combat aircraft, lightest and most cost-effective in its class, has tremendous export potential and has evoked very positive response in the recent international expo at Seoul and Bahrain.

Arjun Mk2 seems to be having some troubles during trials.

What has been the feedback from the Army and what issues are to be addressed?

Arjun MkII has performed well in its recent trials. As you are aware, It has the capacity to fire missiles from its main gun and presently, the missiles have been sourced from abroad. There were some issues with the missile (and not he tank itself) that are being addressed by the OEM and we are confident that these will be resolved by the next round of trials planned to take place during this summer.

What is the next step in the missiles programme of DRDO now that Agni-5 tests have been successful twice?

Today, we are totally self-reliant in the area of strategic missiles. Our missile systems incorporate indigenously developed contemporary technologies that are among the best in the world. With the recent launch of Agni 4 in its deliverable configuration,

DRDO UPDATE its induction process has begun. This year we also plan to launch Agni 5 in its canister launched version. Bo5, the underwater launched surfaceto-surface missile has been developed and is ready for integration with Arihant. Also on the cards are further trials of sub-sonic cruise missile Nirbhay. We are further enhancing the capabilities in this area and working on the required technologies. For example, we are developing technologies for the multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles.

We have also made very significant progress in tactical battlefield missiles. Akash surface to air missile system and BrahMos surface to surface missile are already inducted.

Nag (anti tank missile) and its helicopter launched version Helina will be undergoing user trials soon. Astra, the beyond visual range air to air missile, is undergoing development trials. Future trends in the area of missiles are for smart systems with higher accuracy, lighter weight, longer ranges with much higher speed. Hypersonic propulsion is yet another area. These will require many new technologies as well as upgradation of existing technologies, particularly in areas of sensors, propulsion, control systems, materials and so on. Our aim is to be leaders in the arena of missiles and not just contemporary, in about a decade or so.

Several committees such as the ones under Rama Rao and Kelkar have proposed structural changes in DRDO. How many/much of the recommendations have you been able to implement?

All the recommendations that were accepted by the Government of India for implementation have been implemented except the formation of the Defence Technology Commission and the commercial arm of DRDO. The detailed proposals for these are under consideration by the Government of India at various stages.

Could you tell us something about your labs and the sort of structural and generational changes they have made to keep pace with the changing templates of modern weapon systems and their requirements in the Indian context.

Such structural changes have been a continuous process in DRDO and its laboratories.

We have always strived to equip them with state of the art equipment and infrastructure, even though we had to struggle against the environment of strict technology denial regimes. The work force of dedicated scientists and technicians is kept up to date with the changing technologies through training and are equipped to meet the challenges. DRDO, in keeping pace with the expanding environment has undergone structural changes by creating vertical clusters with greater delegation and empowerment to take up more tasks. Labs have also been empowered further. They are being continuously upgraded in their skills and scientific capabilities. We have also created ‘centres of excellence’ in leading academic institutions and a ‘Research and innovation Centre’ (RIC) at the technology park at IIT Madras with the aim of conducting ‘directed basic research’ in collaboration with academic institutions and evolve technologies for future requirements.

A word on Defexpo 2014.

We are showcasing a number of our products at Defexpo.

Many of these products are already under production and being used by services while others are in advanced stages of development. The list includes the Rustom-II which is soon going to enter the trial phase and the Arjun Mk-II, developed in a relatively short time of less than three years after incorporating more than 80 improvements over Arjun MBT Mk-II. Besides generating awareness among the public and the various stakeholders, one of the aims of displaying these technologies is to explore the export potential of DRDO.

Honeywell Aerospace Stand 14.10 in Hall 14 Honeywell Aerospace mechanical and electrical product offerings are used on every commercial and defense related aircraft platform.

The division invents and integrates thousands of products and services that deliver safe, efficient, productive and comfortable experiences worldwide. This year at Defexpo 2014, a major focus for Honeywell Aerospace will be on presenting technologies that can help safeguard assets in theatre.

Another top airborne technology of the company is Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS).

Designed for rotorcraft of all sizes, HUMS allows on-condition preventative maintenance of aircraft, bringing military operators up to a 30 per cent reduction in mission aborts.

Designed to provide troops with precision navigation in all conditions, TALIN inertial navigation system can provide armoured vehicles and artillery with “shoot and scoot” capabilities even in environments where satellite signals are not available.

A range of our Performance Material and Technologies (PMT) solutions is on display at the company booth, including our ultra-strong lightweight Spectra body armour, helmets and associated products designed to protect soldiers in theatre.

In the air Honeywell will be focusing on systems such as Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). Designed to help pilots avoid mid-air collisions, TCAS provides flight crews with visual awareness of the location, altitude and direction of travel of any aircraft within a moving 40-mile radius, ensuring the highest level of situational awareness.

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MKU, a leading manufacturer of ballistic protection equipment and night vision devices, with over 25 years of domain experience is proud to be once again participating at the show and taking this opportunity to display some of our latest solutions.

The protection solutions on display at the MKU booth will include ballistic jackets, armour inserts, helmets, advanced protection gear, platform protection solutions for aircrafts, naval vessels and land vehicles. The show stoppers will be latest range of personal protection products some of which are patented in the US and comply with the most stringent and new International Standards like NIJ 0101.06.

Another highlight will be the display of the new range of Night Vision Devices manufactured by MKU, GmbH showcasing the Jaguar 7 Binocular, Jaguar 14 Monocular and Night Eye weapon sight. A dedicated NVD experience dark zone will be an integral part of the display. Here visitors will get hands-on experience of the performance of a night vision device. The latest range of night vision devices offer larger field of view, long range illuminators and high quality optics.

Steyr Motors

“AS550 C3 Fennec is what Army and Air Force needs” Rainer Farid, Vice President for Sales and Customer Relations, India and South Asia, Airbus Helicopters, on the idea behind the change in the company's branding and the prospects in India What's the idea behind the change in the company's branding as part of the Airbus Group and how do you thinks it is going to be an advantage?

The core values of Airbus, based on their excellence in the industry, their capability for innovation and the strong image they portray in the aviation world, fully apply to the future envisioned for Airbus Helicopters.

We will continue to further develop high levels of customer satisfaction, industrial performance, safety and quality in our products and services that set the global standard for the helicopter industry — values that have come to be synonymous with the Airbus brand.

Over the past decade, we have developed our international footprint in many emerging markets and are also well known in key countries such as the US, Brazil and in Asia. We have grown to be the most international company in the group, and will continue our efforts to be close to our customers, which has been the foundation of our internationalisation strategy.

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Steyr Motors is a well-known company having know-how in engine development, application engineering and testing facilities that enable analyses and intensive testing of engines. Steyr Motors is experienced in engine development and production for vehicle, special vehicle and military applications, APU, parallel and serial hybrid applications, marine and hovercraft applications.

The new M18 (V8) engine is linked to a transmission. Due to the high compactness of the power pack, it is also suitable for repowering of vehicles like the M113. In addition, the display of the STEYR M16 SCI 3.2 litre engine will be shown in combination to a transmission and transfer case. Furthermore, the six-cylinder engine can be combined with an integrated 65kW inline generator (Magnet Motors G36). A further highlight is the STEYR M12 with engine power

up to 40kW. The ultra compact inline two-cylinder Monoblock engine is combined with a most light weight PM-generator providing 17-25 kW DC power output.

The STEYR M1 engine electronically controlled DI-engine family combines the robust Monoblock-design, multifuelcapability and the mechanical Emergency Drive System (EDS) – an optional backup system which allows continuing with the engine operation even when the whole electronic / electric system fails.

How do you view the delays in the finalization of the Indian 197 LUH RFP, considering that an issue involving one of your competitors is holding it up?

The new Reconnaissance & Surveillance helicopters are supposed to replace the aging Cheetah/Chetak fleet. The equivalent Alouette III helicopter production at Airbus Helicopters has been stopped

since more than 30 years ago.

The Cheetah and Chetak helicopters have certainly served the nation well for decades now and Airbus Helicopters has continuously supported the Indian Cheetah/Chetak fleet much beyond our initial license agreement with HAL. The Cheetah/Chetak helicopters are obsolete and have been in service for 40 years requiring immediate replacement.

Keeping this fleet operational itself is becoming wellnigh impossible due to its vintage and non-availability of critical spares since vendors have shut down the production of Cheetah/Chetak spares making it impossible to continue to support this fleet for much longer.

The stagnation of this programme is causing great consternation to Airbus Helicopters. Clearly, we have shown our perseverance in this particular programme that has

gone on for over 9 years now.

We are persisting because we truly believe that our proposed product, the AS550 C3 Fennec, is exactly what the Indian Army and Air Force needs. More importantly, the Fennec can be delivered very quickly, within the timeframe stipulated which is 12 months after contract signature. That is because Airbus Helicopters is producing around 300 helicopters of this type every year.

A word about Defexpo 2014 and what prospects do you see for your company from the show?

The Defexpo has always been a good platform for us to interact with government officials and the relevant authorities, to reiterate our commitment to provide the best products and support to the Indian defence forces in their fleet modernisation process.

We will be showcasing three of our globally proven rotorcraft — AS550 C3 Fennec, AS 565 MBeNaval Panther and EC 725, which have been proposed for various Indian Naval and Coast Guards programmes.

This year, we will be focusing on our long standing relationship with India and how Airbus Helicopters will be able to provide all the helicopter needs of Indian defence forces through not just quality and reliable products, but also through extensive local partnership programmes to contribute to the development of the Indian aeronautical industry. For instance, we have already been in cooperation with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 50 years, which included supporting HAL in the development of the Advanced Light Helicopter, Dhruv and enabled HAL to manufacture more than 600 Cheetah/Chetak helicopters. This fleet has been the backbone of the Indian Armed Forces over decades.

In addition, our local presence through the set-up of the Indian subsidiary reinforces our position to provide proximity services to our customers in this market.

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Lockheed Martin is gung-ho about India

Hall 9, Stand 9.4

A Q and A with Phil Shaw, CEO, Lockheed Martin India.

Now that the final nod for the six more C-130Js for IAF is coming in, when do you see the order being finally placed and what would be its delivery schedule?

We are delighted that the Indian Air Force placed the order for the next six C130Js at the end of 2013. Upon receipt of contract go ahead from the USAF, LM will commence work on the programme, and we expect that aircraft deliveries will take place over the next few years.

We look forward to continuing our close partnership with the Indian Air Force on this programme. Over the past year, the Indian C-130 has operated in adverse conditions, landing on small airstrips during humanitarian operations and on the highest airstrip in the world. These missions demonstrate the confidence the Indian Air Force has in the aircraft.

Do you see a scope for Lockheed working with DRDO in air and missile defence programmes, considering the successes posted by your MEADS? Lockheed Martin is always looking for new opportunities to partner in the public and private sectors in India. I believe that the joint Defence Trade and Technology Initiative currently pursued by the US and Indian governments will encourage future development, and we look forward to contributing to the success of that programme.

What has been your experience working in India, particularly your JV with Tata and the facilities in Hyderabad?

We have had great experiences working closely with our partners in India. For example, together with Tata Advanced Systems Limited, we established our Joint Venture that now produces center wing boxes for the C130J. This operation was up and running within 18 months of signing the JV agreement. In

How has your FSTC in Gurgaon been doing and what has been the user experience?

Our joint venture in Gurgaon providing civilian pilot training on Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 simulators is in its early days, but we believe it is progressing well. This joint venture was established in the NCR by our simulator company based in the Netherlands (Sim Industries) and Fly Wings Aviation in Mumbai.

The location is perfect to

November 2013, we delivered the first tail empennage section of the C130J fuselage to the customer.

This was an important milestone for our partnership with Tata as every future C130J delivered from our factory in Georgia (USA) will have elements manufactured in India.

serve the domestic airlines that operate at or near IGI airport. A testament to this partnership’ssuccess and an indicator of the user experience, I believe, is the fact that we need to expand our Boeing 737 simulator capability to meet demand. We are also looking at other ways to expand the facility such as housing additional aircraft types or offering the facility to neighboring countries’ airlines.

What are your views on India's latest policy changes on offsets and shift towards a selfreliant Indian defence industrial capability We are encouraged by the changes to the offset policy over the years. The DPP has been an evolving policy, and we are pleased that the Indian Government has been responsive in accommodating some of our requests during this process to not only meet offset requests, but also build the Indian industrial base. While offsets are generally time-bound contracts, our joint venture with Tata Advanced Systems Limited in Hyderabad is a strong example of a partnership that satisfies both offset and Indian Government aspirations. Through our partnership with Tata, we have established a facility to support the C130J supply chain, which will produce parts for all future aircraft. A higher FDI cap would encourage more of this kind of investment with even greater and more complex technologies, helping India become self-reliant in this industry.

Cobham is a key player in the land, joint and marine defence and security environment. The company has been a long standing and reliable provider of leading edge technology to India for several decades.

HAL, BEL, the Indian Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard and Army, for example, utilise Cobham products, such as antennas, air to air refuelling and weapons carriage and release equipment for fast jet and trainer aircraft, audio and radio management equipment in helicopters, satellite communications equipment, rotary joints and waveguides in radar systems, parachutist oxygen systems and On Board Oxygen Generating equipment for trainer aircraft.

On display are communication solutions for challenging environments, including Cobham’s diverse range of antennas, our digital vehicle intercom system, telescopic masts and manpack, on-the-pause and on-the-move satellite communications, and positioners, and mesh radios for dismounts, ground and air vehicles; Integrated audio and video tracking and surveillance solutions, focussing on Cobham’s ability to provide rapidly deployable border protection and VIP security solutions to military, paramilitary and police customers; micro climate cooling system for soldiers and airmen, PHANTOM high altitude parachutist oxygen masks, PinPointTM gunshot detection and localization system for dismounts, ground vehicles and fixed sites, vehicle mounted and unmanned C-IED technologies.

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Rafael develops and manufactures advanced defence systems for the Israeli Defense Forces and the defence establishment, as well as for foreign customers around the world. The company offers its customers a diversified array of innovative solutions at the leading edge of global technology, from underwater systems through naval, ground, and air superiority systems to space systems.

INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS: IRON DOME – Combat-Proven active defense system against Short Range Artillery Rockets SPYDER SR/MR – Family of Short and Medium Range Air Defense systems.

LAND AND NAVAL SYSTEMS: Rafael advanced Combat Proven land and naval systems for Survivability, Lethality and Maneuverability: Trophy APS – Family of Active Protection solutions for armored vehicles

“There is huge opportunity for our current vehicles” Commodore Samir Advani, Vice President Strategic Business Development, Mahindra Defence Systems talks about his company's plans What are your plans and strategies to bag some key military vehicles orders such as the strike vehicles etc. that are in the offing? What are your offers to these requirements of the Indian armed forces?

Mahindra Defence will address both the ALSV and LAMV, which are large vehicle programmes that the Indian Army looks to induct in the next few years. We intend to address the programmes through a combination of in-house capability existing within the Mahindra Group as well as seeking certain relevant technologies from technology partners. It would be premature to comment on the product at this stage, but we are confident that we will provide the Indian Army with the vehicles that they desire.

In addition we are also looking for the re-issuance of the FICV Expression of Interest. Our suggestion is that as the earlier four vendors had reached a certain stage of capability, therefore we expect the EoI to be re-issued to the existing four vendors. As the EoI submission stage is not linked to any decisions by the political class, we expect it to be issued by March 2014.

How have you performed in terms of export of military vehicles? Are there any new markets you would be looking at in the coming years?

While we feel that there is a huge opportunity globally for our current and planned vehicles, we will like to get orders domestically from MoD and MHA prior to focussing on the exports in a major way.

Are you continuing with your artillery programme despite your arrangement with a foreign OEM ending in early 2013? Do you see business opportunities in this area in the coming years?

We continue to work with the OFB and DRDO in the indigenous manufacture and development of the 155 mm gun.

We are however, also exploring other opportunities that may emerge.

How has your arrangement with Telephonics Corporation progressed in the last three years, particularly the facility that is coming up to manufacture, repair and overhaul airborne radars, aircraft communication systems and mobile

We are also in discussions with many agencies on providing offsets and services for the Indian market in the area with MTIS will be dealing in.

How has MEVA performed in the last three years since you got into an arrangement in UAE? MEVA is now registered with certain UN bodies and is currently delivering armoured vehicles to them for their international operations. In addition, the company has been able to supply some Latin American countries with our vehicles. This marketing is growing.

MULTI-PURPOSE, TACTICAL, GUIDED MISSILE SYSTEMS: SPIKE TEAM TRAINER – Tactical training for a SPIKE combat team ELECTRO OPTIC AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS: RECCELITE – Real-time ISR system LITENING – Airborne Targeting and Navigation Pod IMILITE – Multi-Source, Multi-Task Imagery Exploitation System

PIPAVAV

surveillance systems?

Mahindra Telephonics has been created after the FIPB approval in April 2013. We are in the process of setting up the production facility colocated with our land systems factory at Prithla, 50km South of Delhi. In Jan 14 we should be producing our first batch of basic electronic items using Telephonics technology.

We consider that a feature in our cap given the limited time that we have had since the approval and commencement of production.

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PDOC has developed the most modern and versatile engineering and fabrication facilities along with the largest dry dock in India, with state-of-the-art shipbuilding infrastructure suitable for construction of a wide range of warships and submarines. Global defence technology majors such as SAAB have forged strategic partnerships with PDOC for the production of warships and defence related ship systems.

Pipavav will be displaying four ship models: two naval ships – The Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel (NOPV) and the Fast Patrol Craft (FPC) and two commercial ship models – the Panamax and the Offshore support vessels (OSV). It will also showcase its global partner’s products for the Indian Defence market: Sea hake Mod4 multipurpose heavy weight torpedoes: Saab CMS (SAT model): Saab RBS 15Mk 3 anti-ship missile: Rafael-30mm Typhoon Gun System: Rafael-mini typhoon gun system:

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“India is a strategic market for Israel” Oron Oriol, Rafael’s Executive Vice-President, Business Development and Marketing, on the prospects of doing business with India Rafael's Spike, is considering equipping its army with this advanced system, and we are awaiting their decision.

At what stage is the Indian interest in the Spike anti-tank guided missile system that you have offered their Army?

Would you explain to your readers what makes it different from the other competition in the market?

Rafael’s Spike Missile family consists of precise tactical missiles for ranges of up to 25 km.

The Spike family missiles are multi-purpose, multi-platform electro-optic systems featuring real-time data links. The Spike missiles can be used by infantry units as well as mounted on combat vehicles, attack helicopters and naval vessels.

Spike has been sold to some 20 customers around the world, with over 21,000 units being supplied and over 3,000 already being fired. Spike gives land, air, and naval forces a substantial advantage in various battle scenarios. India, similar to the many other countries that have already equipped their forces with

You had got your IronDome to the Aero India in 2013. Since showcasing it, has there been any interest from the Indian side for this system? Why do you think it may be suitable to address challenges and threats faced by India?

Rafael's has developed "Iron Dome", the only system today capable of effectively intercepting short range rockets. Developed in record-time of two and a half years, Iron Dome constitutes part of a multi-layer air defense concept. Iron Dome is already battle-proven and has intercepted over 500 rockets that have been launched at strategic sites and populated areas in Southern Israel since April 2011, including during operation "Pillar of Defense" in November 2012, in which Iron Dome intercepted 421 rockets that were fired at southern and central Israel, with success rates of approximately 85 per cent.

Iron Dome is designed to protect a variety of defended areas, not only civilian concentrations, but also strategic military and civilian installations, such as power plants, airports, military bases, etc.

At the end of 2012, Rafael conducted its first full inter-

Spike ER missile on Tiger helicopter

ception field test of the David's Sling missile defense system.

The test was successful. Currently under development in partnership with Raytheon USA, David's Sling is an affordable and lethal solution against long-range artillery rockets (LRAR), short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM), cruise missiles (CM) and traditional air defense threats. The system provides optimum protection for forward deployed forces.

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Hall 14, Exhibit 12, USA pavilion One of the leading aerospace and defence companies, Rockwell Collins specialises in smart communications and aviation electronics solutions. It provides avionics and information technology systems and services to governmental agencies and aircraft manufacturers.

How has your MoU with Mahindra for a production facility near Pune shaped up?

We are engaged in joint ventures and partnerships with local Indian industries such as Mahindra, BDL and BEL and are in constant search to expand our activities in the country, in cooperation with the DRDO, in order to better address local needs and requirements. India is a strategic market for Israel and for Rafael, and we look forward to continuing our good work with our Indian partners.

Tell us your views on the Indian government’s acquisition policy as well as its offset regulations.

Israel and Rafael consider our relationship and cooperation with India as strategic. We are constantly looking for new ways to expand our cooperation and joint ventures with the local Indian industry, as well as with the DRDO. Such cooperation will ensure or mutual success in the development and production of leading technologies that will best serve both countries well into the future. Currently, there are over 100 such partnerships, and they are part of our broad international offset activities around the world, which we hope will similarly come into play in India as well.

Rockwell Collins is showcasing a broad range of proven, open and interoperable communications, navigation and avionics solutions for land, air and sea at Defexpo India 2014, including the following examples: • Pro Line Fusion® - integrated avionics system for both commercial and military aircraft provides feature-rich capabilities while keeping crew and passengers safe.

• Talon™ RT-8400 - next generation programmable software defined radio is fully exportable and secure.

• HeliSure™ flight situational awareness systems improve helicopter safety.

• SATCOM systems – Rockwell Collins CCT and MiSAT systems are portable, modular plug-and-play SATCOM you can carry anywhere.

Saab’s “Thinking Edge” approach, coupled with the long term strategy of teaming up with India through suitable Indian industry partners from the public as well as the private sectors provides for a practical approach to help build the Indian Defence industry base with state of the art technology and industry practices through appropriate work-share and collaboration.

Hall number 14 at Defexpo 2014.

SAAB is presenting a series of products covering the land, naval, air and civil security domains. The Saab stand will display the RBS 70 NG, BAMSE, RBS15, AUV 62-MR, AUV 62-AT, SOTACS, Soft Armour, Carl Gustaf, SAVIT, IDAS, 9Airborne MMS and LEDS 50,among others.

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“India has a bright future in warship building”

Booth 14.8.

Rear Admiral Anil Kumar Verma,VSM, IN (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), says that the company being recognised as the ‘Best Performing Shipyard’ for the second consecutive year running is testimony to the importance that R&D plays.

Textron Systems offers its customers a comprehensive solutions focus. The company’s focus this year is outlining its solution sets in key areas, such as border security, that are of particular interest to Indian customers.

GRSE has a healthy order book of nearly 25 warships for the Navy and Coast Guard. But you do have an export order that you are executing at present. What is your outlook towards exports and what is the scope?

We have one export order of OPV for Mauritius. One of the main focuses of GRSE is towards the export market as we believe that there is a substantial demand for GRSE products especially the Fast Attack Craft, OPVs and LSTs in the South East Asia, Middle East and in Latin American nations. There is also a good demand for Portable Bridges made by GRSE in Latin American countries.

• Shadow M2 Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) is Textron’s newest platform. The Shadow M2 has flown more than 130 hours to date.

• Aerosonde Small UASis designed to accommodate both land-based and shipboard applications. The Aerosonde SUAS amassed more than 10,000 combat flight hours in just months upon its initial deployment in support of U.S. ground forces.

• International Remote Video Terminal (IRVT)based on Textron’s battle-proven One System Remote Video Terminal, is an innovative, modular video and data system that enables warfighters to remotely downlink streaming video, images and critical geospatial data from a variety of sources.

Samtel Avionics Samtel Avionics — India’s first private sector avionics company is showcasing its wide array of displays for air, ground and naval applications, along with the capabilities developed internally in Optronics and Ruggedised Military Electronics.Samtel aims to showcase its range of competencies that have been developed in varieties of Displays for Military/nonmilitary market.

Recently, the Kamorta corvette that you built had got into some trouble when it was being taken out of the shipyard.

What had gone wrong? What's the status of the warship and has it impacted the future schedule of the Kamorta class warships?

It was due to the momentary failure of steering gear. The purpose of taking the ship out was to undertake extensive trials. The trials have revealed certain shortfalls in the steering system, which was rectified by the OEM and the ship thereafter successfully completed her sea trials and achieved all trials parameters. There is no impact of this minor incident on the future schedule of Kamorta class warships.

of R&D and has formulated a detailed policy on R&D, which was approved by the Board in 2012. The company has signed a MoU with IIT (Kharagpur) to facilitate technology infusion for R&D projects. As part of our innovation, GRSE is the only shipyard in India to have successfully developed the technology for integration of steel hull with composite superstructure onboard a front line warship.

The shipyard has successfully developed a new design for an OPV. On the engineering front, we have been able to develop a portable bridge of a span of more than 140 feet for IRC load class of 70R which is the highest load class. The company has not only focussed on product development but also on the development of various in-house processes of shipbuilding such as modern piping processes, welding techniques, alignment processes, etc.

Do you think you will benefit from the offsets, technology transfers envisaged in the DPP? Offset which first found its mention in DPP 2005, certainly is a huge opportunity. There are certain gaps in making

sure that the foreign vendor is aware about the capabilities of the Indian companies and the product that Indian companies can offer against Offset. Setting up of DOMW is a step towards that direction but it will take some time for us to get full advantages of the Offset policy.

What is the future of warship building in India?

I see a very bright future. TPCR document put in by all three services on the MoD website provides a clear hint on the future plan of the Naval Service.

The Indian Navy is poised for greater growth and with the growth of the Navy, warship building in India will certainly grow.

A word about Defexpo 2014, your participation, your objectives and what you hope to achieve We have two main objectives; One to showcase our capabilities in terms of our products and second to gain an insight into the latest development in the field of shipbuilding. We are hopeful of making useful contacts with the intended customers.

The launching of India's second indigenous ‘Anti Submarine Warfare’ (ASW) corvette ‘Kadmatt’ built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd. at Kolkata.

GRSE is known for its innovations and the awards for innovation. What have you been able to achieve in the last five years? What are the projects you are working on right now to better shipbuilding in India?

GRSE has been awarded the award for ‘Best Performing Shipyard’ by the Ministry of Defence for the second consecutive year running. The company realises the importance

Booth 18 GF.29

• NVIS compatible multifunction displays(Samtel-HAL JV) • Products and capabilities being developed within Samtel Thales JV • Demos of products (GD4010 and SD7410), which are being co-produced by Samtel and General Dynamics, Canada • Products for optronics and ruggedisedmilitary electronics domain.

• Various varieties of advanced displays include high-speed processor based displays and indicators; ruggedised LED based displays • Large area, high definition ruggedised airborne displays with touchscreen; display for radar segment and wearable displays

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Rolls Royce in India

PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES Kishore Jayaraman, President, India and South Asia at RollsRoyce says that the Indian Air Force’s selection of C-130J for its fleet has further strengthened its relationship with the Indian defence forces.

It is good news that six additional C-130Js for the Indian Air Force have been approved.

How does Rolls-Royce see this growing involvement with military aircraft in India?

Rolls-Royce has been partners in progress for the modernisation of Indian defence industry and has been a key contributor to the development of India’s indigenous aerospace industry. This long-standing association is growing stronger with time as we see more opportunities for our defence business in the Indian market.

Indian Air Force’s selection of C-130Js for its fleet has further strengthened our relationship with the Indian defence forces. The four AE 2100D3 engines make it possible for the C-130Js to operate with significant load in the heights of Ladakh and the deserts of Jaisalmer. The maintenance requirements for AE 2100D3 engines on C-130Js have been covered under the overall aircraft contract since its induction. We are also hopeful that as the fleet of AE 2100s powered by C-130J, builds in India, it does offer some exciting opportunities for Rolls-Royce’s support solutions. Similar fleets of engines in the UK and the US are supported by our MissionCare programmes.

There are other opportunities for further AE 2100 sales in India with the possible acquisition of both the C-27J and the Shinmaywa US2 flying boat currently under consideration. The Trent 700 offers real performance benefits for the Airbus A330. It delivers unrivalled operational benefits in the ‘hot and high’ conditions that are part of normal operational requirements in India. In addition, there are several ongoing helicopter campaigns in which we have a keen interest, including the LHTEC CTS800 as a potential powerplant for the light utility

helicopter.

What does the future hold for Rolls-Royce in the aviation sector, with the A330 MRTT and US-2 being considered by the Indian armed forces?

With the A330 MRTT and US-2 being considered by the Indian armed forces, we see a bright future ahead of RollsRoyce. The ShinMaywa US-2 is an amphibious short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft designed for air-sea rescue work. It is the first Japanese aircraft which has been offered to the Indian defence market.

The US-2 aircraft can fly at a maximum altitude of over 6,000 m. It is powered by four Rolls-Royce AE 2100J turboprop engines driving six Dowty R414 bladed propellers.

Are there any future Indian projects particularly that of HAL, that you expect to get associated with, such as the LUH or UAVs? We are, of course, looking for opportunities, but for now, we are concentrating on ensuring that our projects run smoothly as planned.

What's been your experience at the IAMPL facilities at Bengaluru in association with HAL? What's been achieved so far?

In 2013, the International Aerospace Manufacturing Pvt Ltd (IAMPL), a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and HAL, became operational to produce the components for the technologically advanced Trent family of civil aero engine. Built with an investment of $25, this facility is spread across 7, 200 square metres in Bangalore.

We have now successfully started production and will reach full production capacity in 2014. Our relationship with HAL is one of the longest in the industry, and we hope

that our relationship will grow from strength to strength.

How has your marine MRO facilities in Mumbai progressed?

Rolls-Royce Marine India (RRMI) has 21 service engineers and 14 technicians who support the repair and overhaul at the facility and in the field. The MRO facility is well equipped, including with a 40-ton and 20-ton overhead cranes that can handle lifting of heavy machinery at site.

There are two diesel generator (DG) sets which ensure that power cuts will not hamper the work at the service center.

With increasing number of water jet production in India particularly with the Indian Coastguard, RRMI is getting increasing number of Repair & Overwork work. The challenge is, many a times we are not able to bring these water jets into our facility owing to time constraints when the vessel is dry docked for a short period of one or two weeks.

To overcome such challenges, we have developed a lot of inhouse tooling which we move in a container or a truck. This means a mini repair facility is transported to the dry dock or customer's place for doing the job, along with our skilled engineers and technicians. We have many success stories as well. Several vessels which were docked at Mumbai have their water jets shifted to our service centre for overhauling.

Very high quality overhauls are accomplished in a much quicker and efficient manner in clean a environment. The customer has expressed utmost satisfaction with the quality of the work. To improve upon our offering to Indian Coast guard, we have initiated discussion to start a rotatable pool of Water Jets, wherein we will be keeping the fully overhauled water jets available on the shelf for the Indian Coast guard vessels.

Hall_12_12 Stall No.12.36.

United Engine Corporation is a leading Russian industrial group in aerospace propulsion and power generating systems manufacturing. It produces civil and military aircraft engines, LV propulsion systems, marine engines as well as aeroderivative and industrialgas turbines for power generation and gas pumping units. UEC integrates more than 85 per cent of major Russian companies in the industry,

specialised in design, serial production and MRO of gas turbine engines, being a key supplier to the home market.In the focus of the UEC strategic development is the integrated development of its manufacturing assets basing on vast introduction of modern manufacturing and management technologies in full compliance with international standards.

ShinMaywa

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The ShinMaywa group has a product range of Aircraft, Industrial Machinery, Environmental Systems, Special Purpose Trucks and Passenger Boarding Bridges. ShinMaywa products are exported to 92 countries, including India.

ShinMaywa’s Passenger Boarding Bridges can be seen in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai airport.

The prize display will be a model of the world’s most capable amphibian aircraft, US-2i. This aircraft offers a highly sophisticated solution for meeting the operational missions of the Indian Navy in keeping with its growing and highly respected regional profile and responsibilities. The US-2i with its astounding features of very short take off and landing, extended operating ranges, very low stalling speeds, ability to operate upto wave height of 3mts in Sea State 5 conditions and carry substantial payloads would not only be a value addition to the Indian Navy but also promote maritime safety for the region as a whole. The ShinMaywa Group statement ‘Brighten Your Future’ expresses the resolve of the company to contribute to a better tomorrow and the earnest desire to play an indispensable role in society.

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Land, Naval & Internal Homeland Security Systems Exhibition 06th - 09th February 2014, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

DAY 1

Thursday, 06 February, 2014 0930 Hrs – 1010 Hrs

Defexpo India 2014 Inaugural Ceremony at Hamsadhwani Open Theatre, Pragati Madan, New Delhi by Hon’ble Defence Minister of India

1010 Hrs – 1025 Hrs

Tea with Official Delegations and Inaugural Invitees

1030 Hrs – 1100 Hrs

Visit of Hon’ble Defence Minister of India and other dignitaries to the Exhibition

1110 Hrs – 1800 Hrs

Defexpo India 2014 open to Business Visitors and Official Delegations

1110 Hrs – 1300 Hrs

Defexpo India 2014 Press Conference by Hon’ble Defence Minister of India, Pragati Madan, New Delhi followed by Lunch

1315 Hrs – 1400 Hrs

Lunch with Media

1415 Hrs – 1700 Hrs

8th India Defence Industry Summit, Pragati Madan, New Delhi

1900 Hrs – 2000 Hrs

Defexpo India 2014 Reception hosted by Hon’ble Secretary ( Defence Production)

2000 Hrs – 2130 Hrs

Defexpo India 2014 Dinner hosted by Hon’ble Defence Minister of India

DAY 2

Friday, 07 February, 2014 1000 Hrs – 1800 Hrs

Defexpo India 2014 open to Business Visitors and Official Delegations

1000 Hrs – 1730 Hrs

Press Conference by Exhibitors at the Press Conference Hall, Pragati Madan, New Delhi

1100 Hrs – 1300 Hrs

B2B Meetings at Pragati Madan, New Delhi

1000 Hrs – 1300 Hrs

Defence Technology Forums at Pragati Madan, New Delhi

1400 Hrs – 1600 Hrs

Defence Technology Forums at Pragati Madan, New Delhi

DAY 3

Saturday, 08 February, 2014 1000 Hrs – 1800 Hrs

Defexpo India 2014 opened to Business Visitors and Official Delegations

1000 Hrs – 1730 Hrs

Press Conference by Exhibitors at the Press Conference Hall, Pragati Madan, New Delhi

1100 Hrs – 1300 Hrs

B2B Meetings at Pragati Madan, New Delhi

1000 Hrs – 1300 Hrs

Defence Technology Forums at Pragati Madan, New Delhi

1400 Hrs – 1600 Hrs

Defence Technology Forums at Pragati Madan, New Delhi

DAY 4

Sunday, 09 February, 2014 1000 Hrs – 1800 Hrs

Defexpo India 2014 opened to Business Visitors, Official delegations, and to General Public

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